Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis)

The Director, Finance (Finance Business Partner) acts as the commercial and strategic advisor to delivery, sales, and practice leadership. This role blends financial expertise helping the business optimize utilization, improve project profitability, strengthen pricing discipline, and scale sustainably. You will influence decisions that shape revenue growth, margin performance, and long‑term competitiveness.

Strategic & Commercial Partnership
Advise Kroll Practice Leads, Delivery Directors, and Sales on financial implications of business decisions.
Provide commercial insight into pipeline health, win rates, backlog, and capacity planning.
Challenge assumptions and guide leaders toward data‑driven decisions that improve financial outcomes.
Project & Engagement Financial Management
Oversee financial performance of engagements, including fixed‑fee, T&M, and retainer models.
Monitor project margins, delivery efficiency, and scope‑change impacts.
Utilization, Capacity & Workforce Planning
Support workforce planning: hiring, subcontractor strategy, and bench management.
FP&A
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for the Kroll services portfolio.
Provide variance analysis with clear commentary on revenue, margin, and cost drivers.
Pricing, Bids & Commercial Governance
Review SOWs for financial soundness, risk exposure, and margin expectations.
Provide analysis on customer profitability, offering performance, and market trends.
Develop models to evaluate new service lines, partnerships, and go‑to‑market investments.
Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement
Ensure adherence to revenue‑recognition policies for professional services.
Strengthen financial controls around time entry, project setup, and billing.
Drive automation and process improvements across forecasting, reporting, and project financials
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
~ Professional certification preferred (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
~8-10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience as a Finance Business Partner in a professional or consulting services environment.
~ Demonstrated experience with pricing strategy, deal structuring, and commercial decision support in a consulting or tech-enabled services context.
~ Deep expertise in professional services financial drivers, including utilization, billable rates, realization, margin management, backlog, and pipeline forecasting.
~ Advanced financial modeling, scenario analysis, and long‑range planning capabilities.
~ Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills; experience with ERP, planning, and reporting tools strongly preferred.

Commercial & Strategic Capabilities
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance growth, profitability, and risk.
Demonstrated ability to influence pricing, investment decisions, and go‑to‑market strategy through insight-led analysis.
Comfort challenging assumptions and providing independent, objective financial counsel.
Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly to senior leaders.
Strong relationship-management skills with Sales, Delivery, Operations, and Technology leaders.
Commitment to continuous improvement, scalable processes, and data-driven decision making.
Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.
Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.