Practice Analytics Manager

With eleven offices across the United States, 500+ professionals and 350+ business professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP ( is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The Firm's groundbreaking approach-bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy-differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the Firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition. The Opportunity The Practice Analytics Manager leads and delivers strategic analytics initiatives that drive financial performance, operational insight, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role is responsible for developing advanced reporting, forecasting, and pricing analytics while partnering cross-functionally to enhance visibility into business performance and support firm growth. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the Practice Analytics Manager plays a key role in operationalizing strategic priorities, including financial planning metrics, client segmentation, and cost efficiency. This position requires strong analytical expertise, a deep understanding of financial and operational drivers, and a proactive approach to leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve business outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Work with the Practice Management Directors to develop and administer industry-level financial reporting, including establishing consistent reporting cadence and performance tracking. * Perform client segmentation analysis and firm services tracking to monitor concentration risk and identify growth opportunities. * Partner with the Consultant Engagement Team to establish productivity baselines, define improvement metrics, and implement reporting and outcome tracking workflows. * Lead the Matter and Service Type Tagging initiative to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and analytical insights. * Support pricing and realization analysis, including Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) and other pricing models, to enhance profitability and competitiveness. * Collaborate on pipeline analytics, including probability-adjusted forecasting to improve revenue predictability. * Operationalize Business Plan metrics, ensuring consistent measurement, reporting, and alignment with strategic objectives. * Assist AI-enabled and automation initiatives to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and pricing processes. * Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable analytics solutions and actionable insights. * Communicate key insights, trends, and performance metrics effectively to leadership and stakeholders. Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree required. * Minimum of five (5) years of experience in business analytics, financial analysis, revenue management, or a related field, preferably within a professional services environment. * Demonstrated experience building financial models, reporting frameworks, and performance tracking tools. * Experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI or similar platforms). * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail. * Experience working with large datasets and translating data into actionable insights. * Familiarity with pricing strategies, forecasting methodologies, and financial planning concepts preferred. * Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present complex information clearly. * Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across teams. The base annual pay range for this role is between $165,000-$175,000. The base pay offered will vary depending on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity. A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits will also be provided. EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. 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