Senior FP&A Manager - Law Firm Financial Planning

J&T Business Consulting; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis with law firm experience in Philadelphia to own complex modeling, forecasting, cost and cash flow analysis, and executive-level presentations. This hands-on role partners with FP&A and BI teams to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in professional services FP&A, advanced Excel, and strong communication skills, capable of leading analyses in a flat,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IS, or STEM required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in a professional services FP&A role.
• Strong FP&A foundation: forecasting, budgeting, variance, profitability, cash flow, scenario modeling.
• Advanced Excel with capability to build/modify complex models.
• Excellent PowerPoint and executive presentation skills; translate analysis into concise materials.
• Experience with large data sets; familiarity with BI tools and financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently build and maintain complex financial models for revenue, cost, cash flow, and profitability analyses.
• Develop revenue forecasts incorporating historical trends, matter activity, staffing, and other drivers.
• Support growth analyses including revenue and cost projections, staffing, and pricing scenarios.
• Prepare executive-ready analyses and presentations for leadership across the firm.
• Analyze key performance drivers such as hours, rates, realization, and client profitability.
• Collaborate with BI and finance teams to leverage data sources and dashboards.
• Translate data into actionable insights for planning, pricing, and allocation decisions.
• Assist with annual budget, forecasts, long-range planning, and leadership-facing materials.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Cash flow analysis

Executive-level reporting

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Time management

Advanced Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/IS/STEM

MBA preferred

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

SSMS

Elite

Aderant

Job description

Dechert is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis with law firm experience in Philadelphia to own complex modeling, forecasting, cost and cash flow analysis, and executive-level presentations. This hands-on role partners with FP&A and BI teams to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in professional services FP&A, advanced Excel, and strong communication skills, capable of leading analyses in a flat,