Finance Manager - Strategic Projects

Hogan Lovells; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hogan Lovells is seeking a Finance Manager - Strategic Projects in Washington, DC to partner with firm leadership. You will lead complex financial modelling, develop investment cases, and deliver executive-level analyses to inform decisions across the firm.

The role requires 7–10 years in finance/FP&A, strong Excel/PowerPoint, and experience presenting to senior leaders. It offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence firm strategy in a global, professional-services environment.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, or business analysis.
• Experience supporting senior executives with strategic financial decision-making.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial analyses to support executive decision-making (profitability, growth, efficiency).
• Develop executive-level presentations for the Global CFO and Executive Committee.
• Identify trends and KPIs; provide actionable insights for financial performance.
• Build business cases and financial assessments for investments and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct forecasting, scenario modelling, and sensitivity analyses for long-term planning.
• Prepare confidential materials for the annual partner compensation process.
• Improve reporting processes, data visualization, and MIS tools.
• Support other finance areas (regional, practice, legal sector analyses).
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and tooling.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Executive reporting

Scenario modelling

Power BI | Tableau

Cross-functional

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree (finance / related field)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

PowerPoint

Job description

Finance Manager - Strategic Projects

The Finance Manager - Strategic Projects serves as a trusted business partner to firm leadership, providing strategic financial analysis, executive reporting, and decision support to drive firm performance. This role leads complex financial modelling, partner compensation analytics, investment business cases, and firmwide performance assessments. The position combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen to deliver insights that influence key strategic and operational decisions across the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial analyses to support executive leadership decision-making, including profitability, growth opportunities, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• 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 significant firm investments, technology initiatives, office expansion opportunities, and other strategic projects.
• Conduct scenario modelling, forecasting, and sensitivity analyses to support long-term planning and firm strategy.
• Prepare confidential performance materials used to support the annual partner compensation process.
• Recommend improvements to reporting processes, data visualization, and management information tools.
• Support other finance functional areas as needed, including reporting and analysis of regions, practices, and legal sectors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical tools.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in the global Responsible Business program.

Qualifications – Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to perform sophisticated financial analysis and 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 with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• 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 working 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of law firm economics, partner performance metrics, and professional services financial models.
• Familiarity with Elite 3E or other law firm financial management systems.

Education, Certifications, and/or Experience

• 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.

Key Success Factors

• Think strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and firm leadership.
• Translate financial data into compelling business insights.
• Influence decisions through analysis and effective communication.
• Balance technical expertise with strong relationship-building capabilities.
• Demonstrate sound business judgment and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Hours

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed.

Salary Range

• In Washington, D.C., the expected base salary range for this role is $150,500 to $213,500 per year.
• In Baltimore, the expected base salary range for this role is $140,000 to $198,500 per year.
• In New York, NY., the expected base salary range for this role is $160,500 to $227,000 per year.

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate's qualifications.

This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• a 401(k) retirement plan;
• paid time off.

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail].

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader brings together more than 3,100 lawyers across 36+ worldwide offices, combining global reach with deep sector expertise.

Strategically placed at the intersection of business, finance, and government.

Working seamlessly across practice areas and borders.

Our combination marks a new chapter.

Prepare to join teams of people that want you to succeed, where ideas move quickly, support is shared freely, and colleagues help each other grow, creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong.

You'll be challenged to perform at the highest level in an environment shaped by precision, judgement, and exceptional standards.

It's a culture that expects excellence and gives you the opportunity to develop in every moment.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is a global law firm with offices in many jurisdictions and countries.

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