Financial Analysis & Strategy Manager

Financial Analysis & Strategy Manager – Financial Advisor to the Firm’s practice group leaders and senior managing partners. Responsible for in-depth analysis of financial results and opportunities to strengthen the firm’s financial position. Responsibilities Prepare monthly financial reporting packages focusing on key performance metric results and projected trends. Provide ad‑hoc financial reporting and analyses for the Director of Finance, CFO, COO and senior management. Manage and develop financial models involving the Firm’s annual budget and revenue forecasting. Monitor activities of the legal cohort(s) supported and provide financial support on an as‑needed basis to practice group/office managing partners. Collaborate with other support staff cross‑functionally throughout the firm to ensure firm management is aware of any financial issues requiring attention, such as staffing, productivity and expense management. Facilitate timely and accurate reporting and analysis of profitability metrics to firm management. Develop and track targeted goals related to profit improvement for both practice groups and clients. Assist in the maintenance of the Firm’s profitability software and other financial reporting tools. Assist in the analysis of strategic investment opportunities including lateral hires (individual or groups), new office openings, office closures, attorney departures, mergers or acquisitions. Participate in various surveys of law firm performance and help benchmark Firm performance versus its peers. Manage multiple projects and overall project workflow. Manage and mentor the team’s analysts; set goals, review performance, and modeling/capability. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. At least seven (7) years of related work experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Strong motivational and leadership skills. Strong mathematical and analytical skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information. Salary & Benefits Target hiring range: $138,000 – $194,000. Competitive total rewards package with opportunity to earn performance‑based bonuses. Full‑time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Physical Demands and Work Environment Employees required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear; must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds; typical indoor office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr McDermott Will & Schulte LLP