Senior FP&A Manager - Strategic Forecasting & Analysis

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

Job summary

Dechert LLP in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior FP&A Manager to own advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and executive‑level analyses. The role translates complex data into clear business insights and supports revenue planning, pricing and scenario modeling with a hands‑on, detail‑oriented approach.

You will report to the Director of Finance and Data Analytics, collaborating with FP&A, BI, and Finance teams to drive planning, reporting, and strategic decision‑making for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IS, or STEM. MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in a professional services FP&A role.
• Strong FP&A foundations: forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, profitability, cash flow.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling; explain complex models.
• PowerPoint and executive presentation skills; translate analysis into decisions.
• Experience with large data sets; familiarity with BI tools and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain complex financial models for revenue forecasting, costs, and cash flow.
• Develop revenue forecasts using historical trends and business drivers.
• Support strategic growth analyses including revenue, compensation, staffing, and profitability forecasting.
• Prepare executive-ready analyses and presentations for firm leadership.
• Analyze performance drivers: hours, rates, realization, leverage, client profitability.
• Collaborate with BI and finance teams to leverage data sources and dashboards.
• Translate data into concise insights for planning, pricing, staffing, and decisions.
• Assist with annual budget, forecasts, and long-range planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

PowerPoint and presentation skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive data

Multi-tasking under pressure

Presentation to senior audiences

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/IS/STEM

MBA preferred

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

SSMS

Elite

Aderant

Job description

Dechert LLP in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior FP&A Manager to own advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and executive‑level analyses. The role translates complex data into clear business insights and supports revenue planning, pricing and scenario modeling with a hands‑on, detail‑oriented approach.

You will report to the Director of Finance and Data Analytics, collaborating with FP&A, BI, and Finance teams to drive planning, reporting, and strategic decision‑making for leadership.