Financial Analyst Job Cleveland Ohio USA,Finance & Banking

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At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees – Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's North Coast 99 Top Workplaces rankings.

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Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent – making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at

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We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team.

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Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Financial Analyst in our Cleveland office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary

Do you enjoy preparing budgets, forecasting, financial reporting? Is figuring out the puzzle by performing analysis something you see as a challenge? Do you see ad-hoc reporting as an exciting twist to your day? Then the Financial Analyst position may be what you’re looking for! This position is for the experienced financial professional who loves all things Excel and brings their forte of modeling and benchmarking to the table!

The Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, monitoring key performance metrics, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. The position collaborates with firm leaders to deliver insights, perform detailed analyses, and assist with benchmarking and predictive modeling to guide decision-making and improve overall performance.

Essential Functions

Develops, maintains, and assists in preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for firm management, including analyzing financial statements, key performance indicators, budget performance, and reconciliations.

Performs detailed analyses to review firm performance across key metrics and identifies areas for improvement.

Processes, cleans, and validates data to support predictive analysis and data modeling for future planning and forecasting.

Identifies and assesses current performance across all practice groups and departments, comparing results to historical trends.

Supports strategic initiatives by providing timely and accurate financial reports and actionable insights.

Collaborates with other departments to analyze evolving business needs.

Serves as a vital resource for practice group leaders, department heads, and senior staff, addressing a variety of financial and analytical needs.

Conducts ad-hoc analyses to deliver in-depth information as required by internal and external clients.

Assists with the firm’s budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring proposals are complete, accurate, and compliant with budgeting guidelines.

Creates and analyzes summary budget reports to determine performance versus the firm’s budget and forecast.

Reviews general ledger details and compares with budgets and forecasts to assess successes and identify potential areas for improvement at the firm, department, and team levels.

Prepares and assists in the preparation of external benchmarking surveys to evaluate the firm’s performance in comparison with industry peers.

Qualifications

The Financial Analyst must hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, along with 2–4 years of relevant…


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