Financial Analyst, Defence & Security

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In this role the Financial Analystwill have direct responsibility overa portfolio of projects with a primary focus onfinancial analysisreportingandproject accounting activities. The incumbent willsupport projectfinancial management including forecasting revenue recognition and performance analysis.

Description

• Work in collaboration with Program Managementto supportprojectfinancial management includingassessingEstimate at Completion (EAC) requirements and developingproject financial forecasts.
• Support the application of IFRS with a particular focus on IFRS 15 in the context of customer contracts.
• Prepare and reviewfinancial information forthe assigned project portfolioon a periodic basis (monthlyquarterlyand annual).
• Prepare analysis ofprojectperformanceand perform variance analysis on a periodic basis including but not limited to month-end forecasts and budgets.
• Performscenario assessments including the evaluation of EACchanges and related financial impacts to support projectfinancial planning and performance monitoring.
• Assistin initiativesincluding but not limitedto reportingenhancementdata integrity and process improvements within the accounting environment.
• Supportinternal and external audit activities.
• Support month-end close and forecasting activitiesrelated to the assigned project portfolio.
• Participate in business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives ( OraclePower BI) whereappropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years offinancial analysis and reporting experience.
• In depth knowledge of accounting principles public company financial reporting & practices experience.
• Proven management accounting skills and experience.
• Experience in project or contract-based accounting environments.
• Proven experience in preparing complex business models.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel Word Power Point Access Visio).
• Fluency in English and French.

PreferredQualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CA CPA).
• Experience in project accounting or contract-based accounting environments.
• Knowledge ofcosting principlesand margin analysis within a projector contract-based environment.
• Experiencewith long-term contractsaccounted for using the percentage of completion revenue recognitionmethodology.
• Experience supporting forecasting processes.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Knowledge and experiencewithOracle andHyperion(HyperionPlanning and Hyperion Enterprise).
• Exposure to corporate consolidation processes.
• Excellent analytical conceptual thinking communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to thrive in afast-paced and deadline-orientedenvironment requiringcontinuous process improvement.
• Ability to manage stress and work well under pressure e.g. meeting deadlines whilst delivering a high standard of work.
• Ability to learn about the financial requirements of new/different countries.
• Able to work within a team environment and contribute towards teamobjectivesand meeting all required deadlines.
• Able to assimilate ad-hoc and diverse information create/provide financial models and/or analysis and present it to management successfully.
• Proven ability to analyseprojectfinancial performance including identification and assessment of risks and opportunities.

Benefits

• GroupInsurance
• Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
• EmployeeStock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• SabbaticalLeave
• Flex Time
• EnhancedParentalLeave

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About CAE

At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position TypeRegular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of race nationality color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are availablecontact your recruiter or email if needed.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1