Financial Analyst, Business Insights

McCarthy Tétrault LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance premiums paid by the Firm

Wellness and technology reimbursements

A day off to volunteer

A day off for your birthday

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto is seeking a Financial Analyst to capture and analyze financial data for reporting and strategic initiatives. This hybrid position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills and proficiency in BI tools. The role offers a salary range of $60,000 – $80,000 annually, outstanding benefits from day one, paid overtime, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related work experience post-graduation.
• Familiarity with practice management applications (e.g., Aderant Expert) is an asset.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships within and outside the Finance department.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Management Team with data gathering and analysis.
• Contributing to revenue budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conducting external research and analysis of the Firm’s results.
• Developing/maintaining report templates for revenue and rates reporting.
• Reporting on a regular basis on firm revenue results.
• Supporting the ongoing development and automation of reports.

Skills

Advanced skills in MS Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Accounting designation or Master's degree (MBA)

Tools

SQL

VBA

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Financial Analyst – Toronto

You will capture, use, and analyze financial data for financial reporting and key strategic business initiatives. This is a newly created position with a hybrid work environment.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 annually (Toronto only). Salary may vary based on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Management Team with data gathering and analysis required as part of the annual standard and non-standard rate setting exercise, including the ongoing maintenance of special rates for clients/matters and rates for new timekeepers.
• Contributing to the Firm’s revenue budgeting and forecasting processes and annual attorney admissions/bonus analysis, including data gathering and input, productivity and rate analysis, and assistance with the preparation of executive-level presentations.
• Conducting external research and analysis of the Firm’s results against the benchmarking information available.
• Developing/maintaining report templates for revenue and rates reporting for use by professional resources, clients & markets/business development, client service delivery and other firm leaders.
• Reporting on a regular (monthly/quarterly) and ad hoc basis of firm, practice, region, industry group, timekeeper, client, or matter/case revenue results, for our internal and external clients.
• Supporting the ongoing development and automation efforts for the above reports, including efforts to enable self-serve reporting capabilities (via BI tools or SharePoint) for internal clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance or Business Administration).
• Accounting designation, Master’s Degree (MBA) or Master’s in a related field – completed or working towards completion strongly preferred.
• 2-4 years of related work experience post-graduation.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and BI tools for both query and visualization is strongly desired (i.e., SQL, VBA, Power BI, Iridium etc.). Familiarity/experience with practice management applications (e.g., Aderant Expert) an asset but not required.
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills to distill complex business issues into simple and actionable data; adept at synthesizing data into meaningful insights.
• Strong written and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to summarize and convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with others within and outside the Finance department in order to influence/obtain buy-in on common goals.
• Very strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Innovative, proactive, and forward thinking with a commitment to end-user requirements and focus on continuous improvement; proven aptitude towards learning new applications.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

EEO Statement

McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.