Senior Financial Analyst - Legal Operations
$75,000–$115,000 year
HybridLegal, Penama Province, Republic of Vanuatu
Job Summary
Own the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning for the Legal Department, partnering with General Counsel and Finance leadership to develop assumptions and lead headcount activities. Conduct monthly reviews of operating expenses and outside counsel spend, performing variance analysis to drive insights for investment decisions and process optimization. Prepare executive-level reports and Power BI dashboards while managing accruals and legal spend management to ensure compliance and forecast accuracy. Serve as the primary financial liaison across FP&A, HR, and M&A to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement in financial processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Finance, Accounting, or a related financial discipline
- Experience supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accrual management, and variance analysis processes
- Experience developing financial models and translating financial data into actionable business insights
- Experience partnering with business leaders and presenting financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis
- Experience working with ERP and financial planning systems
- Experience utilizing PowerPoint to develop executive-level presentations and financial reporting materials
- Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders and influence business decisions through analysis and recommendations
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control, with the ability to consistently deliver error-free financial analyses, reports, forecasts, and presentations
- Ability to build effective partnerships across multiple functions and organizational levels
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, results-oriented environment while maintaining a high degree of accountability and ownership
- Limited travel required (typically less than 5%)
Desired Qualifications
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant graduate degree or professional certification
- Experience supporting corporate functions or shared services organizations, particularly Legal, Compliance, HR, IT, Finance, or similar G&A functions
- Experience managing departmental budgets and supporting executive-level stakeholders in a large corporate environment
- Experience developing advanced financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making
- Experience with legal spend management, eBilling, matter management, or outside counsel management platforms
- Experience with SAP, enterprise planning systems, Power BI, reporting automation, and advanced analytics or AI-enabled technologies
- Candidates who demonstrate strong business partnership, executive communication, analytical problem-solving skills, and a desire to grow into broader finance leadership responsibilities will be particularly successful in this role
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