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Cozen O'Connor · 2 months ago

Business Operations Analyst

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Cozen O'Connor is one of North America's fastest-growing law firms, offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations. The Business Operations Analyst will provide operational support to legal management and various administrative functions, driving profitability and providing financial and analytical insights to the legal practices they support.

ConsultingGovernmentLegal

Responsibilities

Provide financial support to the legal departments, including budgeting and establishing various financial and non-financial targets and metrics, and then managing against those, recommending corrective action where necessary

Coordinate with the various administrative functions within the firm, including Finance, Case Management, IT, etc., to facilitate business processes as needed and ensure the legal operations are carried out effectively

Coordinate with attorneys to proactively manage matters in accordance with client requirements

Partner with FP&A team for various recurring processes, including but not limited to annual budgeting, monthly P&L analysis, and recurring reporting

Utilize profitability models for evaluating and recommending changes to new and existing fee arrangements, and to build client relationships aligned with firm strategy

Assist with projects to streamline processes as they relate to finance, accounting, billing, and various other firm functions

Develop a strong understanding of the Firm’s business intelligence software, including Qlik Sense and SAP Business Objects, and leverage those tools to improve and automate reporting and analytics

Assist integration efforts for lateral acquisitions related to onboarding of clients, matters, rates, etc

Perform ad hoc analysis and various projects as needed by department/practice chairs, attorneys, directors, managers, and others

Qualification

Financial analysisFinancial modelingData visualizationBusiness intelligenceBudgeting toolsLegal operationsCustomer serviceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree is required (Finance, Accounting, or Business related field)

5+ years of progressive financial experience, ideally within a professional services environment. Legal operations experience is a plus, particularly with Aderant and/or 3E platforms

Strong financial planning and analysis background is required

Strong excel, financial modeling, and data visualization experience is required; experience with business intelligence and budgeting tools, and utilizing large amounts of data is preferred

Strong quantitative abilities and problem-solving skills with ability to factor in qualitative aspects of an engagement to drive business decision making

Strong analytical and communication skills, initiative, and accuracy are a must

Must be able to relate conceptually and practically to the firm's business objectives, have strong problem-solving skills, and be able to offer creative solutions

Customer service-oriented and professional demeanor required