Finance Manager - FIC

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

The Finance Manager - FIC is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for providing financial and strategic analysis to the leaders of the firm's industry groups, working with colleagues in Financial Insights & Consulting (FIC) and key stakeholders across the firm to develop Power BI dashboards, and providing financial and strategic analysis to the leaders of select client teams. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• →Working with the firm's industry chairs and client teams to identify current performance and trends, comparing them to past and future goals, and working with cohort members to develop strategic business plans to meet established goals
• →Developing Power BI data visualizations, ensuring robust and innovative solutions meet business needs, and utilizing storytelling techniques to transform complex analyses into compelling narratives that drive informed financial decisions
• →Managing, leading, and implementing various finance-related projects
• →Evaluating and analyzing strategic initiatives by initiating and directing research on competition, markets, geographies, and areas of law
• →Developing financial models and reporting to identify trends and issues, and formulating recommendations and strategies for improving performance
• →Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• →Possess knowledge of various information technology systems, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Objects
• →Exhibit strong knowledge of market research resources and financial reporting
• →Demonstrate excellent financial modelling skills and project management skills

And have:

• →A bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics, finance, business administration, or a related field, preferably a MBA
• →A minimum of seven (7) years of analytical experience in finance or a related professional services environment
• →A minimum of two (2) years of leading projects and other initiatives, preferably
• →Previous experience in a customer-focused position, preferably