Junior Financial Analyst

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Financial Analyst will provide the management of the Firm and other related parties with accurate, relevant and timely financial information. Responsible for responding to all ad hoc financial requests sent to the financial reporting mailbox, producing periodic reports required by the firm, and supporting the team with during core reporting season. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Requirements

University degree in a business discipline
A minimum of two to three years of experience in an analytical role (preferably with exposure to budgeting and financial analysis) is required or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
An accounting designation (CA/CMA/CGA/CPA) or being in the process of obtaining one is a requirement.
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Solid understanding of the budget process and its core components
Knowledge of the budget process and its components
Demonstrated analytical skills to support budget management and in-depth analysis
Ability to organize data to achieve desired results and design custom reports
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legal or professional services environment is an asset
In-depth knowledge of financial analytical tools such as Excel (intermediate), SQL, and Adobe Acrobat is preferred
Exposure to ADERANT, MS Power BI dashboards and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services (SSRS) is an asset

Responsibilities

Manage the Firm’s financial reporting mailbox, responding to all requests for ad hoc financial reports by partners, legal assistants, and other F&A groups
Prepares ad hoc reports and routine monthly analysis of financial details for department chairs, office managing partners, committee chairs, and support department directors and managers. Such analysis includes all aspects of a financial nature, including but not limited to revenue analysis, client trends, departmental and office trends, salary & bonus calculations, profitability analysis, etc
Supports Pricing and Legal Project Management and Client Development Groups on their regular reporting needs plus works collaboratively to continuously enhance reporting to meet evolving client needs
Supports the Client Billing Services team in providing timely responses to client inquiries
Acts as an advisor to partners and senior management on the proper use of financial information and terminology
Responsible for supporting the team in the preparation and interpretation of the quarterly and annual reports, including the Contribution Analysis, Business Planning support, Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor benchmarking surveys, Statistics Canada surveys, etc.
Supports the team in monitoring the budget mailbox and handling any inquiries
Handles highly confidential materials and documents, including partner and staff income data
Responsible for leading special financial analysis and reporting projects as assigned