Strategic Finance & Market Analytics Lead

DLA Piper; Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Manager, Strategic Finance & Market Analytics to lead financial analytics, client profitability studies, and market intelligence initiatives across the firm. You will translate data into actionable guidance for senior leadership, collaborating with Finance, Business Development, Pricing, and Data Analytics to drive growth decisions.

This role sits in a hybrid environment with offices in NY, Short Hills, Reston, or Austin, and requires strong modeling, storytelling, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in strategic finance, corporate development, management consulting, commercial strategy, or competitive intelligence; 2+ years leading a team.
• Master’s degree preferred; CFA, FPAC, FMVA certificates are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic investment planning support to Vertical leads, Head of Global Finance Committee, and practice leadership.
• Collaborate with BI & Analytics to define data requirements and translate outputs into business recommendations.
• Lead client profitability analysis including leverage, staffing mix, and matter economics.
• Develop financial models and business cases for lateral partners and market entry.
• Translate quantitative findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel / Planning tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Dashboarding tools

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Manager, Strategic Finance & Market Analytics to lead financial analytics, client profitability studies, and market intelligence initiatives across the firm. You will translate data into actionable guidance for senior leadership, collaborating with Finance, Business Development, Pricing, and Data Analytics to drive growth decisions.

This role sits in a hybrid environment with offices in NY, Short Hills, Reston, or Austin, and requires strong modeling, storytelling, and