Director, Financial Planning & Analysis | Economic Consulting
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About The Role
Our Economic Consulting Segment is seeking a Director, FP&A to lead in developing, managing, and achieving our company’s financial goals. The director will interact with segment management to assist in preparing annual plans and to provide reports and analysis of monthly financial results. We are looking for a detail oriented and dependable candidate who will support the segment and implement best practices broadly across segments.
What You’ll Do
- Analyze Economic Consulting segment’s business operating results on a monthly basis and develop appropriate commentary for different audiences. Work with segment/regional/practice leads to understand business drivers, issues and opportunities.
- Produce monthly management reports for Senior Management, including financial information, key metrics and variance analysis.
- Lead the development, consistent definition and tracking of key financial and operational performance indicators.
- Assist with the development of quarterly commentary of Segment MD&A analysis for external reporting needs.
- Continuously improve the accuracy and speed of recurring reporting using PowerBI and other automation techniques.
- Design, develop, and maintain data models that effectively support reporting needs
- Lead and direct the budgeting/forecast processes, including revenue and expense assumptions, assessment of risks and opportunities, talent planning, and analysis for management decision making.
- Assess various business scenarios and translate changing economic, regulatory and other local conditions into financial implications.
- Manage the development of ongoing profitability tracking and reporting.
- As needed, participate in financial modeling requirements for potential acquisitions, etc.
- Support the long-term strategic planning process, ensuring reasonableness of assumptions and output.
- Provide ad hoc reporting as needed to support segment or Corporate needs.
- Maintain detailed accounting of various accounts as it relates to variable compensation plans, bonus plans and commission plans
- Manage segment FP&A staff
How You’ll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need To Succeed
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
- 10 years of post-graduate professional experience with a concentration on financial analysis; analyzing financial statements, operations and management reporting processes and systems
- Advanced user of Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including use of Visual Basic and macro development
- Proficiency in excel/PowerBI data modeling concepts including PowerQuery and basic SQL
- Knowledgeable user of financial systems, TM1, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, database or other report writing tools
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and revenue recognition
- Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA/CFA
- Advanced Degree (MBA or equivalent)
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Total Rewards
Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
- Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
- Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Potential for flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support
- Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
- Employee wellness platform
- Employee recognition programs
- Paid time off for volunteering in your community
- Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
- Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
- Professional development and certification programs
- Free in-office snacks and drinks
- Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
- FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries and territories, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
