Milbank LLP · 9 hours ago
Senior Expense and Budget Analyst
US-New York City
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expMilbank LLP is a professional services firm seeking a Senior Expense and Budget Analyst to manage firmwide expense analytics and budget administration. The role involves delivering insights for senior management, focusing on expense management, cost control, budgeting, and variance analysis across departments and regions.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Prepare and distribute monthly partner financial reports with thoughtful analysis and commentary on key performance indicators, trends, and underlying drivers
Administer and maintain the firm’s expense budget firmwide, including annual budgeting and quarterly forecast updates based on actual results
Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and budget reports for management and partners
Monitor actual versus budget expense performance; investigate variances, identify drivers, and provide clear written and verbal explanations to finance and non-finance stakeholders
Own large-scale expense analytics, including trend analysis, cost driver analysis, and peer benchmarking to identify improvement opportunities
Liaise independently with global budget stakeholders, guiding them through budget preparation, reviews, and variance discussions
Work closely with Accounts Payable and General Ledger teams to interpret transactional detail, improve expense classification and guidance, and support coordinated month-end planning and close activities
Research anomalies, cost spikes, and structural changes in expense data with minimal supervision
Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, projections, and management-ready schedules using existing firm systems and tools
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including expense, trend, and variance analysis
Handle multi-currency expense data and apply foreign exchange logic accurately and consistently
Ensure adherence to internal controls, procedures, and data accuracy standards
Continuously improve reporting and analysis through enhanced modeling, automation, and more effective use of financial tools
Prepare accurate operational and financial information for internal leadership and, as required, external organizations
Collaborate with Finance team members to support overall department objectives
Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses at the request of the CFO or senior finance leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, expense-focused FP&A, or similar roles
Experience working in an international or multi-currency environment required
Advanced Excel proficiency (mandatory), including expert use of pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and complex formulas
Strong ability to structure, cleanse, and summarize large, complex, and imperfect datasets
Solid expense accounting knowledge, including accruals, cost classification, and cost control principles
Proven modeling and analytical skills using existing financial systems and reporting tools
High attention to detail paired with strong problem-solving and big-picture judgment
Comfort working with large volumes of data and performing detailed quantitative analysis
Ability to translate complex financial data into a clear, logical narrative for senior leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to support and explain variances to non-financial stakeholders
Strong business acumen and practical, execution-focused mindset
Collaborative team player who can also operate independently and own processes end to end
Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable working with minimal oversight
Quality- and productivity-focused, with strong prioritization skills
Practical, analytical, and results-oriented approach to problem solving
Preferred
Professional services or law firm experience preferred
CPA or equivalent certification a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel; experience with financial systems such as 3E or Thomson Reuters AFS is a plus
Company
Milbank LLP
Milbank is a premier international law firm handling high-profile, complex cases and business transactions through 11 offices worldwide.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lee Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Aaron L. Renenger
Partner
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