Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Dinsmore in seeking a strategic thinking, data driven, highly analytical FP&A Manager to join our finance team at our Cincinnati, OH location. The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for managing financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to build and implement new financial and operational reporting tools and structures. This role reports to the Director of Finance.   Responsibilities   Manages Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst Develops and manages financial reporting, and tracking functions Meets with administrative leadership regularly to support forecast/budget goals Analyzes financial and operations data to identify variances, trends, and opportunities for improvement Assists in development and reporting of KPIs for all firm departments Oversees monthly high level and detail level analytics on the firm’s performance within given deadlines Collaborates with administrative teams and information technology managers to gather relevant information for financial analysis Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting 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 firm leaders Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making Other duties as assigned   Requirements   Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, law firm budgeting and reporting, or a similar role 3 years of experience in a management role, preferred Ability to manage teams and projects Strong financial modeling and analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications Experience in Aderant, Iridium Budget Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities