Vendor & Financial Administration Analyst

The Vendor & Financial Administration Analyst will be responsible for ensuring strong, accurate financial management and effective law firm and legal vendor engagement for the Global Legal, Compliance & Regulatory department, inclusive of financial reporting and analysis, accruals, and monitoring of law firm and legal vendor performance.  Working closely with the Manager, GLCR Vendor & Financial Administration and the broader Global Legal, Compliance & Regulatory Service Delivery team, the Vendor & Financial Administration Analyst will meld financial analysis with law firm and legal vendor relationship and matter management to facilitate spend transparency and optimization.  The role will be a key component of our legal vendor management and financial monitoring structure and will play a pivotal role in establishing financial and vendor performance key performance indicators. 

• →Collaborates with leadership to manage the financial affairs of GLCR, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, allocations, and accruals
• →Develops and monitors financial and vendor management key performance indicators
• →Communicates with law firms and legal vendors on expense/invoice submission; facilitates positive relationships with law firm billing departments to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information; monitors law firm / legal vendor financial performance  
• →Participates in financial analysis and forecasting activities to support strategic planning and decision-making and assist in law firm / legal vendor management.
• →Prepares detailed financial and matter management reports and presents findings to GLCR leadership and other business partners.
• →Contributes to compliance with financial and vendor management policies and regulations
• →Enables successful completion of law firm annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process
• →Analyzes variances to budget, identify key trends and drivers, partner with attorneys and management to drive production of vetted financials
• →Serves as subject matter expert for financial deliverables within GLCR as related to key projects and strategic initiatives
• →Executes firm engagements, security and control assessments, and other firm and vendor administration-related deliverables; manages law firm and legal vendor contacts, such as billing and relationship partner communication
• →Ensures accurate data in connection with firm eBilling and matter management records in outside counsel management system

• 3+ years of progressive finance, legal operations, legal vendor management, or other corporate experience that demonstrates strong business and financial acumen.
• Finance or Accounting experience strongly preferred
• BA degree or equivalent
• Experience in legal forecasting and budgeting is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and on-time delivery in regimented, financial calendar-anchored environment
• Ability to work independently and succeed in fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• Demonstrated analytical mindset and ability to synthesize information

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