FP & A Manager

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager — FP&A Manager, Phoenix, AZ - HYBRID

Salary: $140,000-$155,000/year

Why Fennemore

Recognized by Law.com as the fastest-growing law firm in the United States, Fennemore combines a 140-year legacy of excellence with a forward-thinking, people-first culture. As we continue to grow, we are redefining what a modern legal organization can be through innovation, strategic growth, and a commitment to excellence.

Our business professionals play a critical role in shaping the firm's success. We foster a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, drive meaningful initiatives, and make a measurable impact.

Recognized for industry-leading employee satisfaction and retention, Fennemore offers an inclusive environment where talented professionals can grow their careers while working alongside colleagues who value partnership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary Annual Merit Increases
• On-the-Spot Monthly Bonus Program
• Workplace Flexibility Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match & Profit-Sharing Component
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Employer Premium Contribution
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development

Position Overview

Fennemore is seeking a forward-thinking, hands-on FP&A Manager to help modernize the firm's Finance function.

This role will focus on automation, AI, systems integration, process improvement, financial reporting, and scalable FP&A processes. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys identifying manual or inefficient workflows, connecting data and systems, building repeatable solutions, and turning new technology into practical business improvements.

You will work closely with the Director of Accounting & Finance and CFO, as well as Finance, IT, attorneys, and operational leaders. The role will also support budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, profitability analysis, and financial decision-making across the firm.

As the role and team evolve, the position is expected to assume additional responsibility for managing and mentoring members of the Finance team.

What You'll Do

Finance Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify and improve manual, repetitive, or inefficient Finance processes.
• Lead Finance projects from concept through implementation and adoption.
• Develop scalable, repeatable workflows using automation, AI, SQL, Python, Power BI, and other technologies.
• Connect data and systems to improve reporting, accessibility, and efficiency.
• Evaluate opportunities to use AI-enabled tools and agents to automate recurring Finance activities.

KPI Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Modernize and automate financial and operational KPI reporting.
• Build scalable reporting solutions that reduce manual data extraction, Excel manipulation, and recurring administrative work.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations that make financial information easier for Finance, attorneys, and leadership to access and understand.
• Establish reliable processes for data refreshes, calculations, integrations, and reporting.

FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Oversee and continuously improve the firm's budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strengthen financial models and reporting to support growth and strategic decision-making.
• Help transition Finance from manual data preparation toward more automated, analytical, and value-added work.
• Partner with Finance and other stakeholders to improve planning, reporting, and forecasting processes.

Financial Analysis & Profitability

• Support the CFO and Finance leadership with financial analysis, profitability reporting, KPIs, and decision support.
• Analyze matter and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and financial drivers.
• Support legal pricing, budgeting, realization, utilization, staffing, and profitability analysis.
• Evaluate the financial impact of technology, AI, and evolving legal service delivery models.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional Finance initiatives and coordinate stakeholders through implementation.
• Partner closely with Finance, IT, attorneys, and operational leaders to identify opportunities and develop practical solutions.
• Mentor and develop Finance team members as the role evolves.
• Help build a more technology-enabled, analytical, and scalable Finance function.

As part of our commitment to collaboration and excellence, this role requires flexibility in daily work schedules during periods of high workload, adhering to departmental and Firm goals and policies, and performing other duties as assigned to support the success of the department and organization. In addition, employees are expected to learn and effectively use necessary technical skills related to firm-approved technology, including AI products and AI-enabled tools, to perform work efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with firm policies.
 
 What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in FP&A, finance, analytics, operational finance, process improvement, or related fields.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience improving or building financial processes, reporting, workflows, or systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with complex data.
• Experience leading projects or initiatives through implementation.
• Experience with AI, automation, business intelligence, or systems integration.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, Power Query, Power Automate, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Experience working with ERP systems and complex data environments.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, KPI reporting, or financial decision support.
• Experience in professional services, SaaS, legal, or other project-based environments.
• Experience managing or mentoring employees.

What Success Looks Like

• Finance processes become more automated, scalable, and efficient.
• Manual reporting and repetitive work are significantly reduced.
• Data and systems are better connected and easier to access.
• KPI and financial reporting become faster, more consistent, and more insightful.
• Budgeting and forecasting become more efficient and forward-looking.
• Finance develops greater capacity for analysis and decision support.
• Technology and AI are used thoughtfully to improve how Finance operates.

 Why This Role Matters

As the legal industry evolves, consolidates, and AI reshapes how legal services are delivered, Fennemore continues to grow and integrate smaller firms that want to take advantage of our broader platform. This role will help modernize the financial infrastructure, processes, and analytical capabilities needed to support our growth while maintaining operational efficiency, strong financial performance, and high-quality decision support across the organization.

Please note: This position requires a background check as part of the firm's standard hiring process.

PLEASE CONSIDER APPLYING TODAY

Fennemore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all social, economic, and ethnic groups, as well as individuals with disabilities, to apply for our positions. Fennemore is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere that fosters diversity in personal backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see listed here, even if not a perfect match, please still consider applying. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal assigned responsibilities as needed.

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Salary: $140,000-$155,000/year