The role

Are you passionate about financial analysis? Would you like to collaborate with a team that is passionate about accounting while working in a role that allows you to be autonomous and showcase your analytical mindset? If you answered yes to both questions, we would love to meet you!

Our Finance team is currently looking for an FP&A Analyst. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing various financial reports and performing complex financial analyses.

Founded in 1892, ROBIC is an internationally renowned firm bringing together professionals with diverse expertise, including lawyers, scientists, and engineers specializing in intellectual property and business law. In 2023, ROBIC joined the IPH Limited group, an international network of intellectual property firms operating across ten jurisdictions and serving clients in more than 25 countries.

WHY JOIN THE ROBIC TEAM?

• To be part of a people-focused and dynamic team
• To make a meaningful impact within a firm that is constantly evolving and open to new ideas
• To enjoy a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance
• To have the option to work remotely up to 3 days per week
• To benefit from every second Friday off year-round through a time-banking program
• To access a wide range of employee benefits, including: group insurance, RRSP plan with employer contribution, sick days, a reimbursement program to help cover your mobile phone expenses, years of service recognition program, peer recognition programs, vacation days available from day one, telemedicine services for you and your family, an employee assistance program, OPUS discount, a free on-site gym, and more
• To work in a bright, fully renovated office space that is easily accessible by public transit, with complimentary coffee available at all times
• To collaborate with some of the most respected lawyers, engineers, and scientists in intellectual property in Canada
• To join an employer recognized among the Best Workplaces in Professional Services nationwide in 2024 and 2025, and certified as a Great Place to Work for the past three consecutive years.

Job Responsibilities

FP&A / Financial Analysis

• Actively participate in the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasts, and financial planning activities
• Prepare and analyze monthly results, including variance analysis against budget, forecasts, and comparable periods
• Produce clear and structured financial analyses for management, including summaries and key insights
• Contribute to the preparation of executive presentations
• Support management decision-making through ad hoc analyses
• Collaborate closely with operational teams and managers to gain a strong understanding of business issues

Occasional Support – Accounting / Month-End Close

• Provide support to the accounting team as needed during month-end, particularly for financial analyses and validations
• Prepare and post month-end or corrective journal entries
• Perform account analyses, reconciliations, or variance explanations when required
• Help ensure alignment between accounting data and FP&A analyses to maintain consistency in financial information
• Participate in the preparation of year-end audit files and review their contents to ensure compliance

Continuous Improvement and Efficiency

• Improve and standardize financial tracking tools and Excel models, with a focus on clarity, efficiency, and reliability
• Optimize the presentation of financial information, ensuring it is tailored to an executive audience
• Contribute to the improvement of FP&A processes in collaboration with finance and other teams
• Act as a resource within the FP&A team for financial analysis and information structuring

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant field/experience
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in accounting in an analytical role
• Strong command of both French and English, spoken and written;
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to organize, structure, and present information clearly and effectively for management
• CPA designation (a strong asset)
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 and IBM Planning Analytics (an asset);
• Interest in continuous improvement and optimizing processes; ability to use artificial intelligence appropriately to enhance efficiency and improve the quality of analyses
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Autonomy and resourcefulness
• Professionalism and discretion
• Team spirit, dynamism, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• Ability to structure, simplify, and present financial information clearly, concisely, and in a manner tailored to an executive audience
• Ability to thrive in a changing environment involving system, process, and organizational transformations

We are looking for a standout candidate who will bring strategic and analytical expertise to support ROBIC’s continued growth and evolution. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of distinctive benefits, all within a warm and stimulating work environment.

In 2024 and 2025, ROBIC was recognized among the Best Workplaces in Professional Services in Canada, in addition to being proudly certified as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years based on feedback from our team members. These recognitions reflect our genuine commitment to the well-being of our people. At ROBIC, we firmly believe that everyone plays an essential role in fostering a positive, caring, and inclusive workplace culture. We are dedicated to continuously evolving and implementing best practices to ensure our team members are simply happy.

Our firm is also a proud member of the LLD (Legal Leaders for Diversity and Inclusion) network. By being part of this network, we reaffirm our commitment to providing all team members with an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe in and uphold the principle of employment equity, and we encourage all qualified candidates representing the diversity of our communities to apply.

We invite those who share our passion to join us and contribute to our continued success. Interested candidates are asked to submit their application promptly. We are already very excited about the opportunity to get to know you!