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Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.About The Role
The Senior Financial Analyst – Pricing is an integral part of Latham’s Financial Analysis team. This role will be responsible for providing financial, analytical, and business support to drive success towards the firm’s goals and objectives, while providing pricing expertise and advisory service to attorneys and other business functions through quantitative (i.e. profitability analysis) and qualitative (i.e. negotiation tactics) support. This role will be located in either our London, or Manchester office.
Responsibilities
- Leading pricing response for the pursuit of new opportunities by developing competitive, innovative, and profitable fee proposals that align with the firm’s strategic and financial goals
- Conducting pricing-focused practice group, industry, and market analysis to share with the leadership team in order to drive optimal decision‑making
- Developing an internal pricing database and external go-to-market templates for key product areas that allow for more efficient and effective fee responses on engagement opportunities
- Assisting the Rate Approval Committee by leveraging the ServiceNow database to develop ongoing reports that inform the committee of the outcome, performance, and trends based on historical approval decisions
- Preparing analysis and presentation materials for annual pricing strategy meetings with senior management and leadership teams
Qualifications
- Possess knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including project management software, MS Office, and other programmes necessary to complete thorough analyses and reports
- Display advanced financial modelling and project management skills
- Demonstrate an advanced ability to perceive and analyse problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them
- Experience training or informally mentoring peers or junior team members
- A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in economics, finance, accounting, business administration, management, or a related field
- A master’s degree or equivalent in a related field, preferably
- Experience related to financial analysis and/or project management, preferably in a professional services environment
- Experience developing financial analysis/modelling and project tracking/reporting, preferably
Benefits & Additional Information
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. xwzovoh The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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