Senior FP&A Leader: Revenue Forecasting & Strategy

J T; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to own complex modeling, forecasting, cost and cash flow analysis, and rate analysis. This hands-on, senior contributor role translates financial data into clear business insights and decision-support materials for leadership.

You will manage revenue forecasting, profitability analysis, expense planning, and strategic scenario modeling, delivering executive-ready presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business, information systems or STEM field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in a professional services FP&A environment.
• Strong FP&A foundation: forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, profitability modeling.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling; ability to explain complex models.
• Proficient PowerPoint for executive-ready materials.
• Experience with BI tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau) and data systems.
• Excellent communication and time-management; handles sensitive data.
• Ability to lead workstreams in a flat, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models for revenue, cost, cash flow, and profitability.
• Develop forecasts using historical trends, activity, staffing, and drivers.
• Support growth analyses, including revenue, compensation, expenses, and cash flow impact.
• Prepare executive-ready analyses and presentations with clear implications and actions.
• Analyze performance drivers such as hours, rates, realization, and client profitability.
• Collaborate with BI and finance to leverage data sources and dashboards.
• Translate data into practical insights for planning, pricing, and staffing decisions.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasts, and long-range planning; support leadership materials.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Cash flow analysis

Financial modeling

Executive reporting

SQL

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IS/STEM

MBA preferred

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

SSMS

Elite

Aderant

Job description

Dechert in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to own complex modeling, forecasting, cost and cash flow analysis, and rate analysis. This hands-on, senior contributor role translates financial data into clear business insights and decision-support materials for leadership.

You will manage revenue forecasting, profitability analysis, expense planning, and strategic scenario modeling, delivering executive-ready presentations.