Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Norton Rose Fulbright • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$128,300 - CA$158,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Providing comprehensive analysis, reporting and insight to the management committee, the national practice group leaders and business services leadership is something you would enjoy doing? You have strong communication skills, are tech savvy and wish to make a difference in your team?

You will be focusing on:
Financial Performance Analysis – Analyze monthly and annual financial results, identify key trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to improve performance.
Stakeholder Partnership – Collaborate with Practice Group and Business Services leaders to drive performance in areas such as pricing, resourcing, and working capital.
Business Planning Support – Partner with stakeholders to develop business plans, evaluate initiatives, and support strategic decision-making, including pricing analysis.
Budgeting & Forecasting – Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with firm strategy and business objectives.
Financial Monitoring – Provide regular updates on financial performance, tracking spend, forecast accuracy, and budget adherence.
Strategic & Long-Range Planning – Support the development of multi-year financial plans, including growth projections, investment analysis, and scenario modeling.
Data & Reporting Leadership – Develop and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to enable data-driven decision-making.
Profitability Analysis – Deliver detailed profitability insights across matters, clients, and partners to inform strategic and operational decisions.
Financial Training & Advisory – Provide financial guidance and training to partners, associates, and business leaders to enhance financial acumen and accountability.
Ad Hoc Analysis & Process Improvement – Conduct ad hoc analysis, support policy development, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.

Requirements

• CPA designation together with 7 years of experience (including supervisory experience).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with individuals throughout all levels of the organization.
• Experience manipulating large amounts of information to generate concise, strategic recommendations.
• Strong technical ability to utilize analytical systems and tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Team player with strong leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively multi-task.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to manage deadlines and balance priorities.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues in other service areas and offices.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (spoken and written French and English) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly and annual financial results, identify key trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to improve performance.
• Collaborate with Practice Group and Business Services leaders to drive performance in areas such as pricing, resourcing, and working capital.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop business plans, evaluate initiatives, and support strategic decision-making, including pricing analysis.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with firm strategy and business objectives.
• Provide regular updates on financial performance, tracking spend, forecast accuracy, and budget adherence.
• Support the development of multi-year financial plans, including growth projections, investment analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Develop and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Deliver detailed profitability insights across matters, clients, and partners to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Provide financial guidance and training to partners, associates, and business leaders to enhance financial acumen and accountability.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis, support policy development, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed