Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

The Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will play a critical leadership role within the law firm’s finance team. This individual will be responsible for driving the firm’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes. The Senior Manager will provide strategic insights and actionable recommendations to senior leadership, supporting the firm’s growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of law firm economics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with practice group leaders, department heads, and executive management. 
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decision-making, including scenario analysis, profitability analysis, and resource allocation. 
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership and practice group leaders. 
• Partner with business operations, HR, and IT to ensure alignment of financial plans with firm-wide initiatives and objectives. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of best-in-class FP&A processes, tools, and systems. 
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. 
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, firm policies, and relevant accounting standards. 
• Participate in special projects, including strategic growth initiatives, technology implementations, and process improvement initiatives. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred. 
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably within a professional services or law firm environment. 
• Strong understanding of law firm financial operations, including billing, collections, and partner compensation structures. 
• Experience with Aderant a plus. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Hyperion) is a plus. 
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership. 
• Proven leadership and team management experience. 
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. 

About Foley Hoag  

Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has established a lengthy record of success in the innovation industries of life sciences, health care, technology, energy/renewables and cannabis. Regardless of the intricacy of the matters, we provide clients with creative, strategic legal advice tailored to their specific goals.  

Our people define us. From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 350 lawyers and 260 professionals in business services exhibit authentic collegiality, genuine respect for each other, and the drive to deliver exceptional client service. Foley Hoag has received numerous honors and rankings including 21 national rankings and 41 regional rankings in Best Lawyers' 2024 edition of the “Best Law Firms” 

Since our founding, Foley Hoag has been a leader and catalyst for change in the legal industry and beyond.  We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and our world and seek to hire the best lawyers and business services professionals, regardless of religions, race, gender, or any other factor. We strive every day to ensure everyone at Foley Hoag feels valued through career development, affinity groups, mentorship programs, culture and community-building events and more. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a connected, challenging, professional, and fun place for you to thrive in the next chapter of your career.  Visit our website to learn more about culture and opportunities at Foley Hoag LLP.  

Compensation range is $147,000 to $184,000 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm's reasonable es