Sr Financial Analyst, FP&A (CIO/Technology)

About the role

Join a dynamic team at DLA Piper where you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic, data-driven finance professional who wants to influence technology investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own and support technology budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, cloud, digital transformation, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead variance analysis, trend analysis, KPI development, and executive reporting to identify risks, opportunities, and key cost drivers.
• Build and maintain advanced financial models, including driver-based models, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and long-range planning models.
• Develop robust business cases and investment analyses for technology initiatives using ROI, NPV, payback, and cost-benefit methodologies.
• Translate large, complex datasets into clear dashboards, presentations, and financial storytelling for executive leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally with the CIO, Technology leaders, Finance, Procurement, and operational business owners to strengthen financial governance and align investments to strategic priorities.
• Contribute to AI implementations and evolving analytics capabilities, while benefiting from targeted professional development designed to support long-term career progression.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings a powerful combination of FP&A expertise, technology finance acumen, analytical rigor, and executive presence. This person is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and can move seamlessly from detailed analysis to strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems or related field.
• Master's degree in Business Administration preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, and experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or other analytics tools.
• Experience supporting Technology, Digital, Product, CIO organizations, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to AI tools, automation, data science methods, or digital innovation initiatives.

Skills

• Financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, investment analysis, business case development, KPI reporting, executive reporting, and cross-functional business partnering.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and sound judgment.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

Pay

$89,991 - $143,088 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.

Schedule

This position can sit in any of our US office locations and offers a hybrid schedule with hours from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time.