Senior Practice Financial Analyst

Osler Tax Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business law firm in Toronto is seeking a talented professional to join its Business Analytics team. The role involves collaborating with various teams, developing financial models, and providing support for venture financing and acquisitions. Candidates should have a university degree in commerce or finance and a proven track record in analytical roles. This hybrid position allows for up to two remote days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience required.
• Finance-related certification is preferred.
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Analytics and Client Billing Services teams.
• Assist with creation of reports on billing and financial performance.
• Develop financial models and equity data for support in financings.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Discretion and client service orientation

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Proficient in MS Office and PowerPoint

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Education

University degree in commerce or finance

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms with offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York. We value mentoring, idea exchange, and a dynamic culture that supports career growth. The successful candidate will reside in Vancouver, Toronto, or the surrounding areas and work in a hybrid arrangement with primary in-office work and up to two remote days per week.

Major Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Business Analytics team and Client Billing Services teams on creation of reports on billing and collection activity as well as overall financial performance of the practice group
• Collaborate with the firm’s Business Analytics and Pricing Management teams to analyze project staffing for various legal projects including financing and M&A transactions to enable future budgeting and increased financial performance
• Collaborate with the firm’s Business Analytics team and Pricing Management teams to assist with national transactional analysis projects
• Assist legal professionals with building, maintaining, and auditing detailed capitalization tables (priced rounds, convertible notes, SAFEs, stock options, RSUs, and secondary sales)
• Develop pro forma models, liquidation waterfalls, option vesting schedules and other transaction-specific tools
• Provide financial insight and equity data to support venture financings, acquisitions, and internal diligence
• Assist legal professionals with the equity aspects of private financings, including preparing supporting documentation and scenario planning

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a university degree, preferably in commerce or finance, plus a minimum of three years of relevant experience. An applicant working towards a finance-related certification is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical skills, proactive, highly organized, detail oriented and a perfectionist managing a high volume of activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Discretion and a strong client service orientation are essential
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
• A team player who also works well independently
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Disciplined execution and follow through; excellent time management skills are essential
• Strong ability to learn existing business practices and identify opportunities for improvement
• Must be a self-starter and be highly motivated to handle a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office and PowerPoint, with advanced proficiency in Excel

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls / emails please.