Manager of Financial Analysis

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett • New York, NY

14d • $160,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Financial Analysis plays a key role in supporting Senior Management by leading and developing a global team of financial analysts. In this role, the Manager will ensure the smooth operation of financial processes, oversee daily operations, and offer expertise in all areas of financial analytics. They play a vital part in delivering financial analytics, including profitability analyses, projections, client performance analytics, headcount/FTE analysis, and client/matter modeling associated with budgeting and strategic planning. The Manager will also collaborate with Senior Management by contributing to the development and execution of financial strategies that align with the Firm’s broader business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of Financial Analysis and/or legal billing experience in legal or related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience required
• Ability to lead, direct, train and manage professional staff
• Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a high-pressure environment with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
• Strong verbal and writing communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative with respect to handling multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Working knowledge of MS Excel; proficiency in MS Word and MS PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Degree in Finance or Accounting or related preferred
• Experience with Elite or other legal billing system preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Financial Analysts (currently located primarily in New York and London); manage their daily operations to ensure accurate and timely work product; manage resourcing by assigning tasks and projects to the team; monitor ongoing work and provide guidance and solutions for issues as appropriate.
• Conduct interviews and make hiring recommendations; set performance goals and evaluate employee performance.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly processes, which encompasses management reports, profitability and cost rate development, along with various Firmwide initiatives, including revenue projections, attorney promotion review processes and the annual business planning process.
• Contribute to the Firm's business development efforts by delivering insights into our clients' financial performance, identifying trends, and uncovering opportunities to help formulate our client teams' growth strategy.
• Develop strong relationships with Partners and business leaders to ensure appropriate support of strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain complex financial models.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc client and matter profitability analyses to support business decision-making.
• Lead various special projects related to profitability, client analysis, reporting enhancements, and process simplification for the department, as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with the Firm’s procedures, policies and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager