Senior Financial Data Analyst (Power BI)

Kirkland and Ellis • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $120k - $135k / year • 12h ago

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You’ll Do

Are you passionate about turning complex financial data into insights that drive executive decision-making?

As a Senior Financial Data Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact analytics that inform the firm’s strategic direction. This position partners closely with senior leadership to design, optimize, and maintain dynamic Power BI dashboards and data models that translate operational data into actionable intelligence.

You’ll thrive in this role if you excel in fast-paced environments, can balance multiple priorities, and bring both technical expertise and business acumen to every analysis.

Design and Enhance Dashboards – Develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and data models that track firmwide financial performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), and strategic initiatives.
Design Power BI Data Models – Build data models off of relational databases, including the Finance data mart, enterprise data warehouse, and source systems.
Optimize Data Models – Write, refine, and troubleshoot complex Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) calculations for use across teams to ensure accuracy, scalability, and efficiency across large, multi-source datasets.
Partner with Leadership – Collaborate with senior finance leaders, department heads, and executives to translate business needs into robust, visually compelling analytics and reports.
Deliver High-Impact Insights – Prioritize and rapidly produce dashboards or ad hoc reports for leadership and board-level presentations.
Streamline Data Operations – Work cross-functionally with Information Technology (IT) and Finance teams to ensure clean data flows, consistent logic, and reliable performance across systems.
Champion Best Practices – Monitor and enhance dashboard performance, implement optimization techniques, and manage Power BI Service administration.
Lead and Mentor – Serve as a Power BI and DAX subject matter expert within the Finance teams, mentoring junior analysts and shaping firmwide business intelligence (BI) standards.
Automate Reporting – Support the automation of recurring financial and operational reports, improving accuracy and reducing manual work.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of experience in financial analytics or business intelligence roles, preferably in a professional services or law firm environment.
Technical Mastery – Expert-level proficiency in DAX, including time intelligence, complex measure creation, and performance optimization.
Financial Acumen – Strong understanding of financial statements, KPIs, and business performance metrics, with the ability to connect insights to business outcomes.
Executive Communication – Excellent communication skills and proven success presenting data-driven insights to senior leadership.
Adaptability and Drive – Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, pivot quickly, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Technology Skills – Advanced experience with Power BI (data modeling, Power Query, relationships, row-level security, and Power BI Service deployment), SQL, Excel, and enterprise financial systems such as Coupa, PeopleSoft, or Concur.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

Chicago: $120,000 - $135,000

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