Client Finance Manager

Our client is a prestigious global professional services organization known for delivering exceptional service and innovative business solutions. As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking a strategic and analytical Client Finance Manager to partner with firm leadership and client-facing teams to drive profitability, pricing strategy, and financial performance across key client engagements.

The Client Finance Manager will play a critical role in overseeing pricing, financial analysis, budgeting, and client profitability initiatives. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to partners and senior leadership, helping to develop creative pricing solutions, evaluate financial performance, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can translate complex financial data into actionable business insights while thriving in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pricing strategies for client engagements and alternative fee arrangements.
• Lead financial modeling, profitability analysis, and pricing evaluations to support business growth and client retention.
• Analyze client financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Prepare and present financial recommendations and pricing proposals to senior stakeholders.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities related to practice groups and client portfolios.
• Utilize data analytics to provide meaningful insights and tell a compelling financial story that drives business decisions.
• Collaborate with client-facing teams to develop customized pricing solutions that align with client needs and firm objectives.
• Oversee and mentor finance team members, providing coaching, development, and performance management.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices related to pricing, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Support ad hoc strategic initiatives and executive-level financial analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting, financial analysis, or pricing experience.
• People management experience with direct supervisory responsibility.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and profitability analysis skills.
• Experience presenting financial recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

What Makes You Successful

• You are highly analytical and enjoy transforming complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• You are comfortable challenging assumptions and bringing innovative ideas to pricing and profitability discussions.
• You maintain professionalism and executive presence when working with senior leaders and clients.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• You are a collaborative leader who can influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.