Sr. Financal Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Thomson Legal and Regulatory (TLR) is the leading provider of integrated information solutions to legal, tax, accounting, intellectual property, compliance, business and government professionals around the world. With US $3.5 billion in 2005 revenues and 17,300 employees, TLR has business operations in 22 countries. Part of The Thomson Corporation ($8.7 billion in revenue in 2005) www.thomson.com, TLR is the largest of four market groups generating 40% of Thomson?s revenue. We have an unparalleled reputation for being the leader in our industry, which will provide you a strong, stable future where you can grow your career.

 

 

Primary Objectives:

This position will be a key participant in providing value added financial support to the senior financial management team of Thomson Legal & Regulatory [TLR HQ] and will be a key contact for issues related to expense, capital and FTE information.

 

Major Areas of Accountability: Coordinates and performs planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis and monitoring attainment of financial and non-financial metrics of consolidated TLR HQ expenses, headcount and capital spending. Assists with coordination and implementation of the annual corporate budget process and interim forecasts. Provides financial support to assigned areas to include coordinating and performing planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis and monitoring attainment of financial and non-financial metrics for assigned business units. Liaison with West financial support teams, Thomson Legal & Regulatory financial support teams, as well as both West and TLR systems support teams. Develops new reporting and analytical tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of monitoring business unit performance. Performs other special projects as assigned related to in-depth expense, headcount and capital spending analysis. Consolidates TLR HQ monthly, plan and forecast results.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required. CMA, CPA, and/or MBA a plus. 5 years of related experience. Strong experience in financial accounting, management accounting, financial analysis, financial modeling, planning, forecasting and management reporting. Advanced capabilities and experience in the use and application of PC tools, mainly Excel and Access. Detail oriented with excellent analytical, quantitative and investigative skills. Good project management skills with the ability to handle a diverse workload and competing priorities. Comfortable in a team environment with changing priorities and time pressures. Highly motivated with ability to work independently within the context of a matrix organization and drive results. Strong written and verbal communication. Proven ability to relate to all levels of management. Experience with SAP, Cognos and Business Objects a plus. Grade level dependent on experience.

 

 

 

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DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

The Thomson Corporation is a leading global provider of integrated information solutions to business and professional customers.

 

Thomson provides value-added information, with software tools and applications that help its customers make better decisions, faster. We serve more than 20 million information users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, higher education, reference information, corporate e-learning and assessment, financial services, scientific research and healthcare.

 

The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

 

Our employees embrace a number of commonly shared values - collaboration, accountability, customer focus, a bias toward action and results, appreciation and respect for diversity, entrepreneurial spirit and, at all times, the highest ethical standards.  These values represent the behavior each employee is expected to exhibit in their role.  In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees and our business.

 

The Thomson Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.