Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst (Legal)

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Top 20 Global Law Firm | Hybrid | Up to $135,000

Locations: New York, NY | Baltimore, MD | Reston, VA | Short Hills, NJ

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days per week in office

Compensation: $100,000-$135,000, depending on experience and location

The Opportunity

A prestigious Top 20 global law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join its growing finance team.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a sophisticated, international professional services environment, partnering with finance leadership and key business stakeholders to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience translating complex financial information into meaningful business insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term planning initiatives.
• Prepare detailed financial analyses, including budget-to-actual comparisons, variance reporting, and trend assessments.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate performance, identify emerging trends, and support business planning.
• Analyze financial results and provide actionable insights and recommendations to finance leadership.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, presentations, and analyses for management.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operational teams to ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand financial performance, evaluate business needs, and support planning decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, forecasting accuracy, and overall operational efficiency.
• Work alongside financial systems and data analytics professionals to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline analytical processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant financial planning and analysis experience.
• Experience within a law firm, professional services organization, or similarly complex corporate environment; law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze and manipulate complex financial data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and other business reporting tools.
• Experience working with financial systems, ERP platforms, or business intelligence tools.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join one of the world's leading international law firms.
• Work within a collaborative and expanding financial planning and analysis function.
• Gain exposure to complex financial operations and strategic business initiatives.
• Partner with experienced finance professionals and senior leadership.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule requiring only two days per week in office.
• Competitive compensation of up to $135,000, commensurate with experience and location.

Interested in learning more?

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity.