About This Role

                                                                                                         

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

Accountability:

The Finance Analyst owns, analyzes, and supports project accounting governance.  This role will play a critical part in ensuring financial discipline across projects, managing and reporting backlog data, and consolidating financial information to support strategic decision-making.  This role will work closely with the business and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy, implement best practices, streamline processes and enable efficient workflow to ensure timely reporting.

Main Tasks:

Partner with Finance leadership to ensure financial reports comply with IFRSProactively anticipate business partner questions when new or changing business trends are identifiedRetain industry and company knowledge to enhance variance explanations and financial reportingCollaborate with business partners to ensure forecasts and analysis are relevant and any gaps to financial targets are identifiedOwn ad hoc projects or analysis to enhance financial performance and better understand business driversMonitor and track project expenditures across multiple projectsEnforce compliance with internal controls and accounting standards for project-related financialsPartner with project managers and accounting teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and reportingReview and validate project financials, including accruals, commitments, and actualsMaintain and update project backlog reportsAnalyze backlog trends and provide insights on project pipeline and financial impactCollaborate with operations and finance teams to ensure backlog accuracy and completenessConsolidate financial data from various sources for monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reportingPrepare dashboards, variance analyses, and executive summariesForecast, review, and report any related variance analysis with the above dutiesAny other tasks or duties as agreed with FP&A Manager

Qualifications & experience:

Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, finance or related field requiredCPA requiredExcellent analytical skills, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skillsAble to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline-oriented business requiring development and refinement of processes and proceduresEssential knowledge and experience in Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Enterprise preferredExpert knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)Knowledge and experience in Oracle financial suite preferredUniversity degree in accounting, finance or related field required 

Capabilities & competencies:

Effectively manage stress and work well under pressureMeet deadlines within prescribed timeframesAbility to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countriesAble to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectivesKnowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy to understand action itemsExcellent presentation skillsExperience presenting and overseeing financial statements, reports and modelsDevelop reporting and effectively present ad hoc and diverse information to leadersEffectively analyze business financial performance and implement appropriate measures to maximize financial performanceAble to work flexible hours (may include weekends and/or public holidays)Some travel required (up to 10%)

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Position Type                       

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com