Data Analyst

The Firm Dentons is a global law firm distinguished by its commitment to delivering quality and value to its clients. As the world's largest law firm, Dentons boasts a team of top-tier talent spread across more countries than any other. Our polycentric and client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions and grounded expertise, wherever clients do business. The Team The finance transformation program is a truly global program to transform Dentons' finance function into the business partnering function of the future. It will support the business by offering true business insight, efficient and effective processes while maintaining the necessary compliance and controls. The regional finance systems transformation team is responsible for the implementation of this program into our 26 offices across Europe. The Role The firm is undergoing a multi-year program to replace its Practice Management System (PMS) and this role will be integral to that program. The Data Analyst will work with the Data Team to assist with data conversion tasks such as mapping, validation and testing, from our primary PMS and from many local systems we have across Dentons Europe, assisting with Setup and Config maintenance and control across such systems. The successful candidate will be working closely with other Regional and Global technical and front-line finance teams to allow for successful conversions and migrations across our many finance systems. Key Responsibilities: - Validate and integrity checking of the systems data between our instances. - Creating, executing, and analyzing of validation SQL scripts. - Reconcile and balance financial data. - Identify any data and/or system issues and be able to document these to help with triaging. - Support the Data Team and others as required. - Creating data sets and user friendly outputs using a wide range of sources to assist different workstreams in the project - Analyzing data from other systems to be prepared into load files - Creating data flow maps and visualizations of data, which can be easily understood by business stakeholders. - Mentoring and transfer knowledge to regional analysts in the business to ensure that the selected solution can be successfully transitioned for ongoing maintenance and development in business-as-usual. Requirements The Person - Experience in the legal sector. - Experience in practice management systems. - Experience of data / information analysis is essential. - Previous experience as a data analyst. - Previous experience in using SQL (Intermediate) or Excel (Advanced) for the acquisition and storage of relevant quantitative and qualitative data. - Self-starter with superior time management, project management and organizational skills. - Ability to learn multiple systems, and processes quickly. - Excellent level of business English. - Capabilities in German, Italian, Polish, Turkish would be an advantage. - Inquisitive and keen to learn new technologies. - Solution focused and always motivated to exceed expectations. - Experience of delivering projects across multiple jurisdictions in a large global organization. - Self-motivated and flexible to work autonomously, coupled with the ability to work in virtual teams and matrix/global organizations including appreciation of different cultures. - Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels. - Ability to build internal and external relationships. Benefits Diversity & Inclusion Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences. We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. Equal Opportunities Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability. Reward and Recognition Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the country where the candidate is hired.