Strategic FP&A Director: Data-Driven Finance Leader

Faegre-Drinker-Biddle-; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 189 000 - 293 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working environment

Volunteer events

Wellness programming

Health plans

Résumé du poste

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Chicago and other locations seeks a Director of Financial & Strategic Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. You will partner with firm leadership, build advanced analytics capabilities, and deploy BI tools to improve decision making and financial outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in FP&A or strategic finance within a large legal services environment, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline required; MBA, CPA, or similar advanced credential preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, business analysis, or financial leadership roles within a large law firm or legal services environment.
• Deep knowledge of law firm economics and profitability drivers, including realization, utilization, leverage, rate management, matter economics, expense management, working capital, and client and practice group profitability.
• Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership with financial analysis and strategic decision support.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and implementing analytics solutions.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or comparable business intelligence platforms preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial performance management processes.
• Partner with leadership to identify improvement opportunities within revenue, profitability, productivity, and overall financial performance.
• Develop financial models and analyses supporting strategic initiatives, investments, and resource allocation decisions.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support management decision making.
• Lead implementation and adoption of new data analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Develop and enhance executive dashboards, KPIs, and reporting for senior leadership.
• Translate complex financial data into clear recommendations and supporting information.

Connaissances

Analytics

Communication

Leadership

Diplomacy

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Outils

Power BI

Tableau

Description du poste

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Chicago and other locations seeks a Director of Financial & Strategic Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. You will partner with firm leadership, build advanced analytics capabilities, and deploy BI tools to improve decision making and financial outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in FP&A or strategic finance within a large legal services environment, with strong communication and leadership skills.