Manager, Finance

Who We Are  

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

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

This role will manage and support the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes, as well as Finance systems i.e., TM1, Power BI and AI related initiatives. Provide leadership and promote a professional customer service environment. Develop/ implement internal best practices to create more efficient and accurate FP&A reporting specifically but not limited to accurate monthly and quarterly management reporting to Economics Leadership and Corporate FP&A.

What You’ll Do

Annual Operating Budget and Quarterly Forecast:

• Manage budget and forecast model for Econ Global ensuring:

  • Accurate data integration from Datamart and other sources

  • Advanced knowledge of data accuracy and presentation, including functional links, formulas, and calculations

  • Continuous process improvements to enhance model capabilities

  • Development of detailed documentation of model use and maintenance   

• Manage the analysis of historical trends for driver-based budget and forecast line items and make recommendations to Leadership on projected revenues, expenses and headcount

• Manage the preparation of budget and forecast Management Reporting Packages for leadership review including assessment of projections for reasonableness, assessment of risks and opportunities and providing analysis for management decision making

• Ensure on-time submission of budget and forecast against a tight-turnaround while managing a variety of tasks and escalating issues

FP&A Reporting:

• Manage the preparation of Monthly Management Report “MMR” for Economics segment business performance review, including the development of sub-Practice MMRs for Practice leads review

• Manage the preparation and review of reports to support segment MD&A analysis for Economics Segment Leadership and external reporting

• Analyze financial data using KPIs and knowledge of the Econ business

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth and present to Leadership

• Manage the utilization and missing time reporting to leadership ensuring it is accurate and timely. Inform sub-practice leads if time is not entered by their team members.

• Present DSO report to Practice Leaders and Finance teams and incorporate feedback 

• Develop and manage ad-hock reporting as required 

Systems, Process Improvements and Data Governance:

• Build and manage BI dashboards to support Economics segment reporting

• Responsible for TM1 dimension hierarchy management for accurate segment reporting and data governance

• Drive continuous process and system improvements

Reporting Relationships:

• Cultivate and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including within the segment, practices, and cross collaboration with corporate finance teams

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• 7+ years’ experience in supporting corporate finance functions and managing budget and forecasting

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA Degree

• Advanced written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Ability to do this over several mediums (i.e., face-to-face, skype, telephone, written/email) and with all layers within the organization. Exposure to senior leaders in corporate departments and segment finance leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to instill respect and trust of the accounting and finance team and colleagues.

• The ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new skills.

• Capable of working in a matrix environment.

• Strong analytical skills.

• The ability to work effectively in a high growth environment and a rapidly changing organization.

• Good working knowledge of PC and network environment, word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

• Experience with financial systems development and implementations.

• Experience working with both domestic and international operating units preferred.