Law Firm Client in Downtown Houston is seeking a highly motivated Pricing Analyst to support the Financial Services department.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop pricing proposals in collaboration with Financial Services, Business Development, and Partners by analyzing historical cost, leverage, and matter information.
• Perform predictive scenario / sensitivity analysis and modeling to assess the impact of proposed initiatives.
• Assist the Director of Pricing and Practice Management with the development and administration of pricing systems.
• Monitor the performance of selected client matters, as directed, and compare financial and operational performance against internal and external benchmarks.
• Analyze firm, department, practice group and client matter financial reporting to identify trends and problem areas.
• Compare financial and operational performance against internal and external benchmarks.
• Research and analysis related to other assigned financial projects, including monitoring of trends in support of the firm rate-setting and review process.
• Maintain billing rate information in Firm systems and address questions as needed.
• Report on the status of various department initiatives and metrics to the Chief Financial Officer and other key stakeholders.
• Other projects and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a business-related degree is required.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a law firm or professional services firm in areas related to financial analysis is strongly preferred; other similar work experience will be considered.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with the Elite and Redwood systems a plus.
• Must be organized, analytical and detail oriented.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and deliver quality work product in a deadline driven environment; must be willing to work additional hours as required during peak times.
• Must be team oriented, yet also able to be self-sufficient and work independently.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers and team members employing a high degree of tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be flexible and able to work additional hours as necessary.