Finance Manager

About the role

The Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in the Finance department, overseeing the finance team and executing the firm’s financial strategy. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and execution of the firm’s financial strategy
• Translating strategic priorities into operational plans and analytics
• Managing the finance team and ensuring timely, accurate reporting
• Preparing and reviewing variance analyses and assisting with financial planning cycles
• Leading process improvement initiatives and enhancing data quality
• Providing analytical support for working capital and managing cash flow
• Assisting with external publications and benchmarking surveys

Responsibilities

Key duties include:

• Building financial and statistical models and evaluating scenarios
• Evaluating financial performance and linking it to business drivers
• Developing and maintaining tools and dashboards for improved visibility
• Preparation and review of recurring internal reports
• Monthly and quarterly variance analyses and recommended actions
• Revenue and expense forecasting, headcount and compensation planning
• Profitability analyses, including rate and realization analyses
• Working capital management, including WIP and accounts receivable balances
• Process improvement and automation of reporting and analyses
• Collaboration with Accounting, IT, and data teams
• Operational support for practice group leaders and office leadership
• Advisory support for external industry publications and benchmarking surveys

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related business discipline
• Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, or related analytical roles
• Minimum four (4) years of experience leading or supervising analysts or similar staff
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, internal reporting, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems and analytics platforms, including ERP/GL and time & billing systems; advanced Excel skills; and BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field

Additional requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis
• Strong understanding of law firm or professional services economics and key performance drivers
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships
• Sense of urgency and adaptability
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and credibility
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-management and remote, hybrid, and in-office settings
• Ability to handle confidential information with strict adherence to company policies

Compensation range: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00