Finance Manager Strategic Projects

The Finance Manager - Strategic Projects serves as a trusted business partner to firm leadership providing strategic financial analysis executive reporting and decision support to drive firm performance. This role leads complex financial modelling partner compensation analytics investment business cases and firmwide performance assessments.

The position combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen to deliver insights that influence key strategic and operational decisions across the firm.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategic financial analyses to support executive leadership decision-making including profitability growth opportunities and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Develop executive-level presentations and analysis for the Global CFO Executive Committee and other leadership groups.

• Identify trends key performance indicators and actionable insights to improve financial performance.

• Develop business cases and financial assessments for significant firm investments technology initiatives office expansion opportunities and other strategic projects.

• Conduct scenario modelling forecasting and sensitivity analyses to support long-term planning and firm strategy.

• Prepare confidential performance materials used to support the annual partner compensation process.

• Recommend improvements to reporting processes data visualization and management information tools.

• Support other finance functional areas as needed including reporting and analysis of regions practices and legal sectors.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes reporting capabilities and analytical tools.

• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

• All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in the global Responsible Business program.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to perform sophisticated financial analysis and translate complex information into actionable business recommendations.

• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership partners lawyers and Business Team professionals.

• Advanced financial modelling forecasting scenario planning and decision-support capabilities.

• Experience developing and presenting analyses for executive-level audiences.

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.

• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.

• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and quantitative skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and financial reporting tools.

• Experience working with large data sets business intelligence platforms and data visualization tools (Power BI Tableau or similar preferred).

• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of law firm economics partner performance metrics and professional services financial models.

• Familiarity with Elite 3E or other law firm financial management systems.

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Seven (7) to 10 (ten) years of progressive experience in finance FP&A strategic planning or business analysis.

• Experience within a law firm professional services organization consulting firm or similarly complex business environment strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives with strategic financial decision-making.

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics business administration or related field required.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

The successful candidate will:

• Think strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and firm leadership.

• Translate financial data into compelling business insights.

• Influence decisions through analysis and effective communication.

• Balance technical expertise with strong relationship-building capabilities.

• Demonstrate sound business judgment and a proactive solutions-oriented mindset.

Core hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed.

In Washington D.C. the expected base salary range for this role is $150500 to $213500 per year.

In Baltimore MD the expected base salary range for this role is $140000 to $198500 per year.

In Boston MA. the expected base salary range for this role is $152.000 to $215600 per year.

In New York NY. the expected base salary range for this role is $160500 to $227000 per year.

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidates qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation which may include annual discretionary bonuses. Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm subject to applicable plan terms and conditions which currently include medical dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off. Please review this link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information protected Veteran status or other factors protected by law.

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