Senior Financial Analyst
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Finance department in Toronto. Applicants located in either Toronto or Vancouver will be considered for this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Analysis, this role will collect, prepare and analyze the Firm’s financial performance and other data to support decision-making across the partnership with a view to positively impacting results.
Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Querying, preparing and analyzing data from multiple systems and databases for financial and management reporting, including executive and sub-committee reporting
- Analyzing and transforming large, complex datasets using query and structured data tools to support management reporting and improve data accuracy, consistency and efficiency
- Building financial models and forecasting methodologies to track key performance metrics and support interim reporting, planning and decision-making
- Monitoring and analyzing financial results and trends, and preparing reports, dashboards and presentations that deliver insights on financial performance, client trends and productivity metrics to management and stakeholders
- Contributing to rate-setting, pricing and benchmarking analysis by maintaining rate models and projection tools and providing detailed analysis of rate structures and discounts
- Contributing to and, where appropriate, leading components of BI and systems-related projects, including data consolidation, query validation, testing, dashboard development and reporting tool enhancements
- Designing standardized data templates, automated workflows and reporting tools to streamline recurring processes and reduce manual effort
- Collaborating with internal teams to provide timely analysis and create scalable self-service reporting tools that improve access to data and reduce turnaround times
- Advising Finance and other internal teams through ad hoc analysis, troubleshooting, documentation and training on reporting tools and data interpretation
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, commerce, finance or accounting; CPA designation is considered an asset
- 5+years of analytical or related work experience
- Experience in a finance function or professional services environment, with exposure to financial analysis, is preferred
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and creative thinking skills
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel VBA & Power BI; knowledge or experience with Aderant Expert, Iridium BI and Vena is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to build financial models, dashboards and reporting solutions for business users
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional priorities and meet established deadlines
- Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning and improvement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of professionalism, maturity and strong interpersonal skills
Compensation
The anticipated annual salary for the Senior Financial Analyst position is $90,000 - $110,000. Salary levels will be determined commensurate with internal equity, market equity and experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your application, including your cover letter and résumé, directly to our application portal.
Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Other Relevant Application Information
Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.
While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening and evaluating applications.
Who We Are
At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.
No agencies or recruiters please.