Manager of Financial Performance Infrastructure And Transformation at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP — BranchFactor

BranchFactor Summary

The original posting with the fluff stripped out

Expected experience: 5+ yrs
Management level: Individual contributor
Employment: Hybrid
Contract: Full-time
Visa sponsorship: Not offered

Compensation

Base salary	US$160,000 – US$190,000 / yr

Role speciality

No unique specialisation

Useful technologies

MS-Excel MS-Word MS PowerPoint

Required qualifications

Study levelBachelor's

Preferred qualifications

Field of studyFinance, Accounting (or related)

Original posting

Job Summary & Objectives

The Financial Performance Infrastructure & Transformation Manager plays a critical role in supporting Firm leadership by overseeing financial reporting, planning processes, and the governance of core financial data. This individual will drive consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement across the function by identifying and leading initiatives focused on process simplification, automation, operational efficiency, and reporting enhancements.

The Financial Performance Infrastructure & Transformation Manager will be responsible for developing and managing reporting calendars, prioritizing deliverables, and ensuring alignment between reporting activities and evolving business needs. In addition to delivering high-quality financial insights, this role will establish and maintain documentation standards, standardize key processes, and build a center of excellence for financial reporting and analytics across the Firm.

The Financial Performance Infrastructure & Transformation Manager will also partner closely with Senior Management to support the development and execution of financial strategies that advance the Firm’s broader business objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performance Reporting & Executive Deliverables

Oversee production of recurring executive reporting, including:
- Monthly finance packages
- Client and practice reports
- Quarterly profitability and actual vs. projection analyses
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all reporting outputs

Financial Planning & Business Review Processes

Lead the annual business planning, budgeting and business review production process
Create and deliver timely and insightful financial reports that support strategic decision-making
Support quarterly forecasting production process
Partner with firm leadership to deliver strategic insights and recommendations
Build and maintain financial models to support planning and growth initiatives

Core Financial Data Ownership

Oversee key monthly financial processes, including:
- Profitability processes
- Cost rate development and maintenance
- FX entries and inventory roll forwards
Ensure data integrity across systems and reporting outputs

Enterprise Systems & Business Solutions

Serve as the primary business owner of the Firm's enterprise planning system, overseeing implementation, enhancement, governance, and ongoing support to ensure effective utilization and alignment with Firm strategy.
Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for system improvements, translate business requirements into scalable solutions, and manage enhancement roadmaps and priorities.
Oversee user acceptance testing, system upgrades, and change management activities to ensure successful deployment and adoption.
Monitor system performance, data quality, and user adoption, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and enhanced functionality.

Documentation & Center of Excellence

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for:
- Reporting processes
- Data definitions and methodologies
- Financial models and tools
Establish and evolve a center of excellence (CoE) for FP&A:
- Define best practices and governance standards
- Create user guides, and standardized outputs
- Promote consistency and knowledge sharing across teams
Serve as a key resource for training and onboarding related to reporting and analytics tools
Ensure compliance with the Firm’s procedures, policies and guidelines.

Education

Required

Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred

Degree in Finance or Accounting or related preferred

Skills and Experience

Required

Minimum of 5 years of Financial Planning & Analysis
Minimum of 2 years of management experience required
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, coordinating, and executing cross-functional initiatives from inception through implementation.
Ability to prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a high-pressure environment with minimal supervision
Experience implementing, supporting, or enhancing enterprise planning, reporting, or financial systems.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence decision-making across all levels of the organization.
Strong verbal and writing communication skills
Demonstrate flexibility and initiative with respect to handling multiple projects and shifting priorities
Experience with enterprise performance management (EPM) platforms
Working knowledge of MS Excel; proficiency in MS Word and MS PowerPoint

Preferred

Proven ability to leverage AI technologies to enhance efficiency and business outcomes

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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