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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at Dentons | Warsaw

Dentons Business Services EMEAWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (ACCA certification preferred).5–8+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services setting; Big4 experience is advantageous. In-depth understanding of legal industry metrics (billable hours, utilization, realization, leverage) is preferred. Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities are essential. High proficiency in Excel is a must.

About the job

Dentons Business Services EMEA serves as the operational backbone of Dentons, a premier global law firm recognized worldwide. We provide essential support to legal teams across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, ensuring the delivery of exceptional value to our clients.

At DBS EMEA, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and ongoing improvement. Our diverse team specializes in key areas such as finance, IT, HR, and marketing, striving for operational excellence at every level.

Role Overview

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager is pivotal in steering financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making for the European region, encompassing 19 countries. This individual will collaborate closely with senior management to provide insights into financial performance, profitability, budgeting, and forecasting within a professional services context.

The ideal candidate possesses robust analytical skills, experience in professional services (especially within Big4 firms or legal environments), and the capability to translate intricate financial data into actionable business strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for the Europe region.
  • Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to bolster strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and growth trajectories.
  • Analyze revenue streams, cost drivers, utilization rates, realization, and profitability by country and practice group.
  • Craft presentations for top management and the Europe Board.

Performance Reporting

  • Generate monthly management reports and variance analyses.
  • Offer clear evaluations of financial performance compared to budget and forecasts.
  • Track key performance indicators pertinent to legal operations, including billable hours, leverage, margins, and collections.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Enhance FP&A processes, tools, and reporting efficiencies.
  • Assist in the advancement of financial systems and reporting tools.
  • Ensure data integrity and uniformity across financial reports.

Ad Hoc & Strategic Analysis

  • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses related to market conditions and cost structures.
  • Support office expansions and strategic investment evaluations as necessary.

About Dentons Business Services EMEA

Dentons Business Services EMEA is recognized as the operational backbone of Dentons, one of the foremost global law firms. Our focus is on delivering high-quality business services that empower legal teams across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to provide outstanding value to clients.

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