Manager, Reporting & Analysis

Stikeman Elliott LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stikeman Elliott LLP in Toronto seeks a Manager, Reporting & Analysis to lead financial reporting, planning, analysis, and BI initiatives. You will translate complex data into actionable insights for Finance and firm leadership, guiding improvements in reporting processes and data integrity.

The role requires CPA or MBA and at least 7 years in FP&A or related fields, with strong Power BI, Excel, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and/or MBA required.
• 7+ years of FP&A, management reporting, business intelligence, or related field.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience with Power BI dashboards, data modeling and data validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial reporting and analysis, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
• Prepare executive commentary and recommendations for Finance leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and build business cases for strategic decisions.
• Review reports and schedules for accuracy and reconciliation with source data.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Education

CPA designation and/or MBA

Tools

Power BI data modeling

DAX

Power Query

Job description

Join the ranks of Stikeman Elliott, one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada. Our Toronto office is located in the heart of the financial district, with prime access to public transit, which makes it ideal for commuters. Voted one of the Best Employers in Canada for 15 years, Stikeman Elliott is always seeking to recruit the best and the brightest talents.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the Manager, Reporting & Analysis is responsible for leading financial reporting, planning, analysis, business intelligence, and process improvement initiatives across the firm. This role serves as a key partner to Finance and firm leadership, translating complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights that support informed business decisions.

The Manager will combine strong financial expertise with technical and analytical capabilities, including financial modelling, executive reporting, Power BI dashboard development, and data analysis. The role will also provide leadership to a Senior Reporting Analyst and play an important role in enhancing reporting processes, data integrity, and the overall effectiveness of the firm's financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial reporting and analysis, identifying key trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
• Prepare financial insights, executive commentary, and recommendations for Finance leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and develop business cases to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Review recurring financial reporting, forecasts, and supporting schedules, ensuring results are accurate, complete, and reconciled to underlying financial records and source systems.
• Investigate variances, discrepancies, and data quality issues to ensure reporting integrity.

Financial Modeling & Business Intelligence

• Build and maintain financial models to support planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to improve reporting capabilities, data quality, and business insights.
• Validate financial data, calculations, and business logic within reporting and analytics solutions.

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Lead finance process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability across reporting processes.
• Provide direction, coaching, and oversight to the Senior Reporting Analyst.
• Build strong relationships across offices and functions to support decision-making and organizational alignment.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and/or MBA.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, management reporting, business intelligence, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reviewing, reconciling, and validating financial and operational information.
• Strong working knowledge of Power BI, including dashboard development and familiarity with data modeling, DAX, and Power Query.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Proven experience leading projects, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and people leadership skills.
• Experience in a professional services environment is considered an asset.

Salary Range (Toronto Only):

$115,000 - $125,000 annually. The posted salary range reflects the expected compensation for this role. Final offers are determined based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

The position is for an existing vacancy.

Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.