Pricing Analyst at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Pricing Analyst

Recruiting Location

US-IL-Chicago

Department

Accounting

Summary

The Pricing Analyst will support the Managers and Supervisors on the Pricing Team with structuring, analyzing, negotiating and tracking client fee arrangements. In addition, the analyst with assist with matter management, various billing rates processes, general Firm financial analysis and other initiatives to enhance the strategic pricing goals of the Firm.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support efforts to manage the Firm's client and matter fee arrangements, including analyzing the financial impact of various arrangements
- Assist in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other business development pitches
- Provide support for the annual rate setting process and perform ongoing maintenance and regular audits of standard hourly billing rates throughout the year
- Assist with various projects, including analysis of historical matters, to develop support for the pricing and budgeting process
- Provide analysis and information to support client and matter management needs
- Assist in the identification, documentation and monitoring of alternative fee arrangements
- Develop/enhance financial templates and models to expand current service offerings and streamline existing processes surrounding the Firm's pricing function
- Assist the Marketing department in practice development initiatives by providing financial information and analysis

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
- A minimum of 2 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
- Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred:
- Previous experience working in a client facing position or a professional services firm.

Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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