Legal Expense - Finance Analyst

Job Description
Launch your career in Legal Finance & Business Management to support Firmwide Legal Outside Counsel expense thorough providing financial, analytical and payment oversight to the Legal Organization.
As a Legal Expense - Finance Analyst you will be responsible for firmwide outside counsel Legal Expense where you will be expected to deliver value-added financial reporting and analysis, manage payments through robust governance processes and procedures, and assist with strategic direction and decision making. You will be expected to build effective relationships with the senior Legal Finance teams, Legal Management team and interact regularly to actively contribute ideas with the peers across Legal, Finance & Business Management and the business globally.
Job responsibilities

• Understanding of External Spend financial / pipeline data and review of underlying information on a periodic basis, in collaboration with functional partners such as Global Supplier Services
• Become the subject matter expert of external spend regarding regional nuances as well as specific line of business processes
• Contribute to key Legal projects, including strategic, control, technology, and expense related initiatives
• Assistance with providing guidance on process improvements, including technology enhancements relating to Legal Finance tools
• Lead and/or assist with projects related to expense and Legal Finance technology initiatives across Legal.
• Manage and complete ad hoc financial analysis and provide answers to management queries, when necessary

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience working in financial services
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly
• Strong skills in time management, problem solving, analytical skills and detail oriented
• Highly motivated and able to thrive and think clearly under pressure and tight deadlines and able to work with high degree of independence
• Integrity in handling highly sensitive and confidential information

Preferred Qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Business management and/or finance experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience interacting with core accounting and MIS reporting architecture; SAP and Hyperion Essbase are both strongly preferred

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents and perspectives that they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. (If you are a US or Canadian applicant with a disability and wish to request an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us by calling the Accessibility Line (US and Canada Only) 1-866-777-4690 and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.)
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.