Junior Financial Analyst

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

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.  

Major 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

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience 

The position requires a university degree in a business discipline and 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. 

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Experience in a legal or professional services environment is an asset
• 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
• 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

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week. 

Compensation 

The range of expected compensation for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience.   

Accessibility and Accommodation    

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.  Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.    

Background and Reference Checks    

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.    

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.    

Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.    

#LI-Hybrid      

#LI-MS1