Finance Manager – Strategic Projects

Jobtailor

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned FP&A leader to partner with firm leadership in Washington, DC. You will drive strategic financial analyses that inform profitability, growth opportunities, and operational efficiency, and you will prepare executive-level presentations for the Global CFO and the Executive Committee.

The role emphasizes advanced financial modelling, scenario planning, and decision-support, with responsibility for cross-functional initiatives, data visualization, and continuous

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field.
Seven to ten years of progressive finance, FP&A, or business analysis experience.
Experience supporting senior executives with strategic financial decision-making.
Strong communication with partners, lawyers, and leadership teams.
Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning skills.
Experience presenting analyses to executive-level audiences.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted business partner to firm leadership.
Lead strategic analyses supporting profitability, growth, and efficiency.
Develop executive presentations for the Global CFO and leadership groups.
Identify trends, KPIs, and actionable insights to improve performance.
Develop business cases for investments, technology, and expansion.
Conduct scenario modelling, forecasting, and sensitivity analyses for planning.
Prepare confidential performance materials for partner compensation.
Recommend improvements to reporting processes and BI tools.
Support finance reporting across regions, practices, and legal sectors.
Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and tools.
Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Participate in the global Responsible Business program.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Executive-Level Presentations

Advanced Financial Modelling

Project Management

Data Analysis

Performance Metrics

Decision-Support

Forecasting

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Elite 3E

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Financial Reporting Tools

Job description

Serve as a trusted business partner to firm leadership
Lead strategic financial analyses supporting executive leadership decision-making on profitability, growth opportunities, and operational efficiency
Develop executive-level presentations and analysis for the Global CFO, Executive Committee, and other leadership groups
Identify trends, key performance indicators, and actionable insights to improve financial performance
Develop business cases and financial assessments for firm investments, technology initiatives, office expansion opportunities, and other strategic projects
Conduct scenario modelling, forecasting, and sensitivity analyses for long-term planning and firm strategy
Prepare confidential performance materials supporting the annual partner compensation process
Recommend improvements to reporting processes, data visualization, and management information tools
Support finance functional areas, including reporting and analysis of regions, practices, and legal sectors
Drive continuous improvement initiatives enhancing financial processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical tools
Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned
Participate in the global Responsible Business program

Requirements

Seven (7) to 10 (ten) years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, strategic planning, or business analysis
Experience within a law firm, professional services organization, consulting firm, or similarly complex business environment strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives with strategic financial decision-making
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field required
Sophisticated financial analysis and ability to translate complex information into actionable business recommendations
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, partners, lawyers, and Business Team professionals
Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-support capabilities
Experience developing and presenting analyses for executive-level audiences
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools
Experience with large data sets, business intelligence platforms, and data visualization tools; Power BI, Tableau, or similar preferred
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Knowledge of law firm economics, partner performance metrics, and professional services financial models preferred
Familiarity with Elite 3E or other law firm financial management systems preferred
Willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning capabilities, with a strong ability to communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Proficient in managing confidential information and leading cross-functional initiatives within complex business environments.

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