Senior Financial Analyst

Davies Ward Phillips & VinebergToronto, ON

30+ days ago

Salary

CAD95000 yearly

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

About Davies

Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montréal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the centre of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.

A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals, who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Finance and Accounting team in our Toronto office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Analysis and Business Insights, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role all aspects of finance for the firm, including management reporting, consolidation of data, financial analysis, financial planning and modelling.

Primary Responsibilities

As a senior member of the team, lead month-end and quarter-end processes, culminating in the preparation of detailed financial packages for senior management, accompanied by thorough variance analysis
Spearhead the development and maintenance of intricate financial models and datasets that drive actionable insights
Lead weekly and monthly management reporting, providing insightful commentary and strategic guidance to influence decision-making
Prepare weekly and monthly reports with detailed variance analysis to support cash flow forecasts and optimize cash position management
Collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team environment to address system-related issues and participate in implementation testing
Conduct in-depth analysis of firm costs and expenses, supporting strategic planning and forecasting for various operational areas
Drive key initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement, developing analytical tools and presenting findings in a compelling manner

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field, along with a relevant professional designation (CPA, CA, CMA)

3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis within a dynamic, matrixed organizational structure, supporting diverse stakeholders

Strong verbal and written communication skills, bilingual proficiency in French would be an asset

Exceptional financial acumen with a strong understanding of business fundamentals, coupled with outstanding presentation skills and the ability to build and deliver executive-level presentations

Advanced proficiency in Excel, including the ability to efficiently manage and analyze large datasets; familiarity with SQL scripting would be an asset

Experience with financial systems such as Aderant and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Microsoft BI - SSRS or Power BI) is preferred

Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while effectively managing multiple priorities in an agile setting

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