Job Description
Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.
Lazard’s Corporate functions empower strategic decision-making and ensure continued success of our firm. From Finance & Tax to Information Technology and Human Resources, our colleagues around the globe support our financial advisory and asset management business lines in many ways. By utilizing the latest technology, these integral groups make sure our businesses are compliant, operationally efficient, and profitable.
We are seeking an experienced Corporate FP&A Analyst to join our in-house team, serving the partners of our firm. The ideal candidate will play a key role in creating financial models, analyzing KPIs and financial trends, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and generating financial reports to support management decision-making and strategic initiatives. The successful individual must be able to analyze and interpret data to draw out insights and drive change.
We’ll trust you to:
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
- Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and projects.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis.
- Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making.
- Assist in the evaluation of potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
You'll need to have:
- 2-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, or advisory services experience preferred
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field with a strong academic record
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and quantitative skills to develop trends and margin improvements
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting
- Ability to leverage business intelligence tools and other technologies to improve visibility and efficiency (e.g., Macabacus, PowerBI or Tableau)
- Aptitude and experience using MS Office suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Works well in a dynamic environment and handles multiple projects while prioritizing deliverables and meeting deadlines
- Team player with ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Must be detail-oriented, motivated and highly organized
- Familiarity with AI tools and technologies (e.g., machine learning models, predictive analytics, or automated financial systems) and their application in financial analysis, forecasting, or reporting
