Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com. Dinsmore is seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our finance team at our Cincinnati, OH location. The Senior FP&A Analyst will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive financial and data models that support the strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling expertise, advanced Power BI and data‑visualization skills, hands‑on experience with modern analytics and automation tools, a solid understanding of financial principles, and excellent communication abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Finance, Accounting, or a related field
5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with prior operations experience (law firm experience is a plus)
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Experience supporting departmental leaders with insights and decision support
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query Editor required
Experience writing SQL strongly preferred
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis
Excellent communication, with the ability to translate complex data for non‑financial stakeholders
Professionalism with a strong sense of ownership
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains financial models to help support the Firms growth and key performance indicators
Builds, manages, and enhances Power BI dashboards and analytics, ensuring accurate, automated, and visually compelling reporting for leadership
Transforms complex datasets into clear insights using Power BI, DAX, and Power Query to drive data‑informed decisions
Designs and implements automation solutions using analytical tools to streamline data workflows, reduce manual reporting tasks
Analyzes financial data to identify variances, trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis
Completes monthly high level and detail level analytics on the firm’s performance within given deadlines
Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting
Support the annual budget and forecast processes
Assist in the evaluation of potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions
Continuously improving financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Provides regular and ongoing communication of various project status to finance leaders, meeting regularly to support firm initiatives
Prepares ad‑hoc financial analyses, Power BI reports, and data visualizations as needed to support strategic decision‑making
Other duties as assigned