FP&A Analyst

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Together. Summary The FP&A Analyst works in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives. They support financial planning, forecasting, reporting and insight-driven decision-making for assigned practice groups and across the firm. Location Reston office – hybrid work schedule Baltimore office – hybrid work schedule Responsibilities Support practice group and firm reporting requirements by providing informative analytics and insights to leadership, with a focus on actionable recommendations and profitability. Monitor and analyse practice group revenue activity, ensuring alignment with budgets and forecasts and explaining key variances. Partner with expense management and data/analytics teams to perform profitability analysis that supports the firm’s financial goals and initiatives. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial packages for leadership, highlighting key trends, drivers and variances with clear, actionable insights. Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve data quality and increase reporting efficiency through automation and standardisation. Contribute to finance automation efforts, including building and improving simple-language AI agents (chatbots, cash flow models, validation tools) that support FP&A workflows. Analyse structured and unstructured data to extract insights, support predictive analysis and improve forecasting accuracy. Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests, synthesising findings into clear takeaways and recommended actions. Desired Skills Ability to analyse complex financial and operational data and translate results into actionable insights; strong communication and financial storytelling skills; collaborative mindset; high energy and eagerness to learn; interest in applying AI/automation to modernise FP&A processes; experience in a law firm, financial institution or professional services organisation; familiarity with Python, SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude or similar platforms. Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Data Science, Computer Science or similar. Minimum Years of Experience 2 years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A or data analytics, preferably with exposure to AI/machine learning initiatives and revenue/expense management. Recent graduates with relevant coursework or internship experience welcome. Essential Job Expectations Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively. Provide timely, accurate and quality work product. Meet deadlines, expectations and perform duties as required. Foster positive work relationships. Comply with all firm policies and practices. Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, e.g., working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls and meetings. Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Perform other duties, tasks or projects as assigned. Physical Demands Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Work Environment Hybrid work arrangement with remote and in-office work, depending on the hiring manager or supervisor. Compensation and Benefits Annual salary range: $84,366 – $122,434 depending on geographic location. Comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision insurance and a 401(k) plan. No relocation assistance for out-of-jurisdiction applicants. DLA Piper is an equal treatment, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr