About the Role
Providing comprehensive analysis, reporting, and insight to management, practice group leaders, and business services leadership. This role involves strong communication, tech savviness, and a desire to make a difference.
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.
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.
Skills
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Financial Performance Analysis
- Stakeholder Partnership
- Business Planning Support
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Monitoring
- Strategic & Long-Range Planning
- Data & Reporting Leadership
- Profitability Analysis
- Financial Training & Advisory
- Ad Hoc Analysis
- Process Improvement
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 7 years of experience
- Supervisory experience
Education Level
- CPA designation
Salary/Compensations
- $128,300 - $158,500
Benefits
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Benefit premiums paid by the firm
- Telemedicine services
- Flexible health and wellness allowance
About the Company
- Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
- As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embraces a culture of excellence and client service, with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity, and openness.
- The firm strives to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.
Equal Opportunity
- We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.
- If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.
- Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.
