Senior Financial Data Analyst

About Kirkland & Ellis


At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence - we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 23 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers' commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.


What You'll Do


Are you a data-driven finance professional who thrives on turning complex information into meaningful insights that influence strategic decisions? As a Senior Financial Data Analyst, you will play a critical role in shaping how the Firm understands and leverages its financial and operational data. Working closely with senior management, partners, and cross-functional leaders, you'll design and deliver advanced analytics, build scalable data models, and support high-impact reporting that drives business performance.

You'll bridge the gap between technical data structures and business needs-transforming transactional data into intuitive, actionable insights. This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives, enhance reporting capabilities, and help evolve the Firm's data environment through innovation and collaboration.

• Drive Strategic Insights - Support key Firm initiatives through financial modeling, data mining, and advanced analysis to inform decision-making and performance tracking.
• Design Data Models - Architect and develop scalable, user-friendly data models (fact and dimension structures) that enable efficient reporting and analysis.
• Build Reporting Solutions - Create and enhance reports and dashboards using Power BI, leveraging Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) to deliver meaningful insights.
• Translate Business Needs - Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and identify optimal data sources and delivery methods.
• Optimize Data Environment - Identify gaps in current systems and recommend solutions to improve data accessibility, quality, and usability.
• Develop Advanced Queries - Write and optimize complex queries using Transact-SQL (Structured Query Language) and other reporting tools.
• Analyze Complex Data Sets - Interpret trends, patterns, and correlations within large datasets to support business and financial objectives.
• Innovate Processes - Introduce new tools, techniques, and analytical approaches to improve efficiency and support evolving business needs.
• Transform and Present Data - Organize complex data into clear, structured reports for senior leadership, including committees and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Support Process Improvement - Contribute to system and process re-engineering efforts while evaluating downstream impacts of changes.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally - Work closely with internal teams and stay current on emerging trends and capabilities within Power BI and analytics tools.

What You'll Bring


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance (or comparable experience) required; with 6+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance, showing progressive growth in responsibilities.
• CPA status or an MBA, as well as previous experience in a law/professional services firm is desirable, but not required.
• Technical Expertise - Strong proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL), Power Automate, and advanced Microsoft Excel required; experience with relational database concepts, Power BI report building, DAX knowledge, or Tabular Modeling is a plus.
• Analytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret complex data while maintaining a clear understanding of broader business objectives.
• Problem Solving & Initiative - Proactive mindset with the ability to identify next steps, anticipate challenges, and develop effective solutions.
• Communication Skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present insights and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration & Professionalism - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, building strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Attention to Detail - High level of accuracy and organization, with a commitment to excellence in all deliverables.

If you're excited to turn data into strategic insight and help shape the future of financial decision-making, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation


The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

Chicago $115,000 - $140,000


How to Apply


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