FP&A Manager
Job Summary
An international law firm is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis in their Singapore office. This role involves partnering with senior stakeholders and Partners to drive financial performance, budgeting, and commercial insights. The successful candidate will play a key role in management reporting, pricing strategies, and business process optimization.
Responsibilities
- Lead FP&A function and financial strategy
- Partner with senior stakeholders and Partners
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
- Deliver profitability and performance analysis
- Drive finance transformation and system optimization
Required Skills
- Degree in Finance/Accounting (CA/CPA preferred)
- Experience in professional services or law firms
- Proficiency in Elite 3E software
- Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
- Excellent business partnering and influencing capabilities
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Lead the financial planning & analysis (FP&A) function for the Singapore office.
- Partner closely with Partners (fee earners) and Business Services leaders to provide actionable financial insights.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Deliver robust financial analysis, including profitability, matter-level performance, and client insights.
- Prepare and present high-quality management reports and presentations for senior leadership.
- Support pricing strategies, business case development, and investment decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Leverage systems (including Elite 3E) for reporting accuracy and process optimisation.
- Lead or contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; professional qualification (e.g., CA/CPA) preferred.
- Significant experience in FP&A or commercial finance, ideally within a professional services or law firm environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Elite 3E (highly preferred).
- Proven ability to business partner with senior stakeholders, particularly non-finance professionals.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills—able to translate financial information into clear commercial insights.
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a hands-on approach.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, partner-led environment with competing priorities.