Business Finance Consultant – Legal Function
Truist
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Conduct detailed financial analysis of the Legal Department’s expenditures, including outside counsel and vendor costs
- Assist in the preparation of the overall Legal Departments and respective practice areas’ budget and monthly forecasts
- Monitor budget performance and analyze variances
- Partner with the Data Analytics Team to track and report on legal spend, providing insights to legal and finance leadership
- Collaborate with the procurement team and other stakeholders to establish budgets and advise on the financial impact of departmental expenses related to technology and legal-related vendors
- Prepare and present financial reports to the legal operations and finance teams
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with corporate guidelines
- Identify and implement process improvements in financial operations within the Legal Department
- Work on automation and optimization of financial workflows
- Monitor financial activities within the Legal Department to comply with policies and internal controls
- Serve as primary contact with Finance and partner with other cross-functional teams to align on budget goals, spending initiatives, and reporting requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or a related role, preferably within a legal or corporate environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, SAP, or other ERP systems
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work within a large organization and collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tax-preferred savings accounts
- 401(k) plan
- 10 days vacation
- 10 sick days
- Paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisbudgetingdata interpretationprocess improvementsfinancial reportingautomationworkflow optimizationvariance analysislegal spend trackingfinancial forecasting
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationrelationship buildingindependencetime managementexecutive presence