Financial Analyst

LexisNexis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional in Toronto, Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst to drive planning, reporting, budgeting, and analysis that inform strategic decisions. You will work with financial data, systems, and reporting tools to identify trends and support compliance across the organization.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, develop and maintain financial outputs, monitor performance, and help translate data into actionable insights for business planning and policy

Qualifications

• Experience working with finance, accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis processes.
• Intermediate financial analysis skills with the ability to apply financial concepts and methodologies.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, costing, and financial planning activities.
• Understanding of financial accounting principles and transaction processing.
• Experience with data control, data management, and information retrieval tools.
• Strong database reporting and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard business software.
• Effective verbal communication, problem-solving, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze financial and operational data using established finance systems and protocols.
• Create, analyze, and monitor budgets while identifying trends, variances, and forecasts.
• Support financial accounting activities, including classifying, measuring, and recording financial transactions.
• Develop and maintain database reports and financial reporting outputs for stakeholders.
• Retrieve, organize, protect, and process data to support business objectives.
• Analyze data trends and compile reports to support decision-making and business planning.
• Support the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols.
• Respond to internal and external finance-related inquiries, resolving routine issues and escalating complex matters as appropriate.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Problem solving

Planning

Microsoft Office

Communication

Data management

Tools

Database reporting tools

Job description

Are you passionate about using data and financial insights to support better decision-making and business performance?Do you enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems, and helping teams achieve financial excellence in a dynamic global organization?About our TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX (http://www.relx.com), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles (https://stories.relx.com/responsible-ai-principles/index.html).About the RoleAs a Financial Analyst, you will support financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and analysis activities that help drive informed business decisions. You will work with financial data, systems, and reporting tools to identify trends, monitor performance, and provide insights while collaborating with internal stakeholders and supporting financial compliance and best practices.ResponsibilitiesMonitor and analyze financial and operational data using established finance systems and protocolsCreate, analyze, and monitor budgets while identifying trends, variances, and forecastsSupport financial accounting activities, including classifying, measuring, and recording financial transactionsDevelop and maintain database reports and financial reporting outputs for stakeholdersRetrieve, organize, protect, and process data to support business objectivesAnalyze data trends and compile reports to support decision-making and business planningSupport the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocolsRespond to internal and external finance-related inquiries, resolving routine issues and escalating complex matters as appropriateRequirementsExperience working with finance, accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis processesIntermediate financial analysis skills with the ability to apply financial concepts and methodologiesKnowledge of budgeting, forecasting, costing, and financial planning activitiesUnderstanding of financial accounting principles and transaction processingExperience with data control, data management, and information retrieval toolsStrong database reporting and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and insightsProficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard business softwareEffective verbal communication, problem-solving, and planning skillsWork in a Way That Works for YouWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working PatternWorking flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.Primary Location Base Pay Range: Canada - Toronto (Sheppard Ave) $62,000-$103,300(CAD). This posting is for an existing vacancy.We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.USA Job Seekers:EEO Know Your Rights .