Progressive Finance Manager for global professional service firm - Vertical Careers, Inc.

Finance Manager 

Job Description

A global professional services firm seeks a Finance Manager to join their dynamic team. The Finance Manager is an integral part of firm’s Financial Analysis team and will be responsible for providing financial and strategic analysis to the leaders of the firm’s legal departments, practices, and industry groups, while working with the firm’s department, practice, and industry chairs to identify current performance and trends, compare them to past and future goals, and work with cohort members to develop strategic business plans to meet established goals. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities:

• Managing, leading, and implementing various finance-related projects
• Evaluating and analyzing strategic initiatives by initiating and directing research on competition, markets, geographies, and areas of law
• Developing financial models and reporting to identify trends and issues, while formulating recommendations and strategies for improving performance
• Monitoring progress against economic targets and goals and initiating follow-up, as needed
• Analyzing client performance data to identify client opportunities
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that firm retains

Qualifications:

• Possess knowledge of various information technology systems, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Objects
• Display strong knowledge of market research resources and financial reporting
• Demonstrate excellent financial modeling skills and project management skills
• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in economics, finance, business administration, or a related field
• An MBA, preferably
• A minimum of seven (7) years of analytical experience in finance or a related professional services environment
• A minimum of two (2) years of leading projects and other initiatives, preferably
• Previous experience in a customer-focused position, preferably