About the Role
The Financial Analyst, FP&A and Profitability supports the Firm's financial planning, forecasting, profitability reporting, and management reporting processes. The role is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to provide meaningful insights that assist management in monitoring performance and making informed business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and analyses.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages.
- Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, profitability, and key performance indicators.
- Investigate and explain financial trends and fluctuations.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data utilized in management reporting.
- Support the preparation of presentations and reporting materials for Finance and Firm leadership.
- Assist with the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
- Collect and validate budgeting and forecasting inputs from stakeholders.
- Prepare supporting schedules and analytical reviews for budget and forecast submissions.
- Monitor actual results against budget and forecast and identify variances requiring further review.
- Maintain and update forecasting models and planning templates.
- Support assigned departments and cost centers throughout the budget process.
- Assist in the preparation of profitability reporting for Practice Groups, Offices, Lawyers, Matters, and Clients.
- Reconcile profitability and financial data to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Support the maintenance and enhancement of profitability models and reporting tools.
- Prepare profitability analyses and performance metrics to support strategic decision-making.
- Participate in data validation and quality assurance initiatives related to profitability reporting.
- Support Finance leadership in responding to requests for financial information and analysis.
- Work collaboratively with Business Services stakeholders to gather information and provide financial insights.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency, data quality, and operational effectiveness.
Requirements
- Completion of a post-secondary degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
- Working towards or recent completion of an Accounting designation – i.e. CPA.
- 3 - 5 years’ of experience in accounting/budgeting/forecasting/analytical and reporting
- Law firm or professional services experience an asset.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage tight deadlines.
Skills
- Expert knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills working with large amounts of data.
- Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with business intelligence tools an asset.
Location
- Toronto
- Vaughan
Work Type
- Flexible working options
Experience Level
- 3 - 5 years
Education Level
- Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
- Accounting designation (CPA) in progress or completed
Salary/Compensations
- $62,084 - $77,606
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 3+ Weeks’ Vacation
- 10 Personal Days
- Maternity Leave Top-up
- Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan
- Individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options
- Wellness spending account
- Professional Development opportunities
- Employee appreciation events
- Charitable giving programs
About the Company
- As a recognized national law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work.
- We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy.
- Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country.
- Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.
Equal Opportunity
- Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.
