Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Paul, Weiss is seeking a strategic, analytical and highly collaborative Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the firm’s financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting functions. This role serves as a key strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with executive leadership to drive financial clarity, operational excellence and long-term profitability. The Director of FP&A will play a critical role in shaping the firm’s financial strategy, delivering forward-looking insights, and enhancing decision making at the highest levels. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance professional services environment and bring both rigorous financial discipline and strong executive presence. This role is based in New York and reports to the CFO. Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To: · Partner directly with the COO and firm leadership to develop and execute on the firm’s financial strategy; · Lead the annual budgeting process, long range strategic planning and rolling forecasts across practice groups, office locations and business team functions; · Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives, including lateral partner acquisitions, practice group expansion, geographic growth and capital investment; · Deliver data driven insights to inform firmwide decisions on compensation, resource allocation and investment priorities; · Design and oversee dynamic forecasting models that align revenue, productivity, headcount and expense projections with firm objectives; · Monitor performance against budget and forecast; · Collaborate with department and practice group heads to develop accountable financial plans and performance targets; · Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the COO, Chairman and firm leadership; · Develop dashboards focused on profitability, realization, leverage and utilization; · Work closely with other Business Professionals teams (within Finance and across functional verticals) to ensure accurate revenue recognition, collections forecasting and matter level profitability; · Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting tools and data analytics capabilities; · Build and mentor a high performing FP&A team; · Establish best practices in financial modeling, reporting and business partnership across the firm; · Foster a culture of accountability, analytical rigor and proactive financial management; · Other projects as needed. Paul, Weiss is seeking a strategic, analytical and highly collaborative Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the firm’s financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting functions. This role serves as a key strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with executive leadership to drive financial clarity, operational excellence and long-term profitability. The Director of FP&A will play a critical role in shaping the firm’s financial strategy, delivering forward-looking insights, and enhancing decision making at the highest levels. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance professional services environment and bring both rigorous financial discipline and strong executive presence. This role is based in New York and reports to the CFO. Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To: · Partner directly with the COO and firm leadership to develop and execute on the firm’s financial strategy; · Lead the annual budgeting process, long range strategic planning and rolling forecasts across practice groups, office locations and business team functions; · Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives, including lateral partner acquisitions, practice group expansion, geographic growth and capital investment; · Deliver data driven insights to inform firmwide decisions on compensation, resource allocation and investment priorities; · Design and oversee dynamic forecasting models that align revenue, productivity, headcount and expense projections with firm objectives; · Monitor performance against budget and forecast; · Collaborate with department and practice group heads to develop accountable financial plans and performance targets; · Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the COO, Chairman and firm leadership; · Develop dashboards focused on profitability, realization, leverage and utilization; · Work closely with other Business Professionals teams (within Finance and across functional verticals) to ensure accurate revenue recognition, collections forecasting and matter level profitability; · Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting tools and data analytics capabilities; · Build and mentor a high performing FP&A team; · Establish best practices in financial modeling, reporting and business partnership across the firm; · Foster a culture of accountability, analytical rigor and proactive financial management; · Other projects as needed. Requirements Include But Are Not Limited To: · Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA or CPA preferred · At least 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment · Demonstrated success working closely with a COO and executive leadership team · Deep understanding of law firm economics, including partner compensation models, realization, leverage, and matter profitability · Advanced financial modeling and forecasting expertise · Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills · Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex, confidential financial information with discretion · Strategic thinker with a high level of analytical precision and demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast paced, white glove service, deadline-driven environment · Strong people management and leadership skills Requirements Include But Are Not Limited To: · Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA or CPA preferred · At least 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment · Demonstrated success working closely with a COO and executive leadership team · Deep understanding of law firm economics, including partner compensation models, realization, leverage, and matter profitability · Advanced financial modeling and forecasting expertise · Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills · Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex, confidential financial information with discretion · Strategic thinker with a high level of analytical precision and demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast paced, white glove service, deadline-driven environment · Strong people management and leadership skills

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