Financial Analyst - Defense & Security

About This Role

The Financial Analyst - Defense and security will be responsible of the following:

• As a member of the Finance team in the Canada region for the Defence and Security division, you will report directly to the Head of Finance of the region (established in Montreal).
• Participate to the consolidated financial forecasting process for the region.
• Be responsible for the consolidated analysis of financial performance for the region for specific or entire portfolio of programs.
• Be responsible for preparing various financial reports for the regional and divisional leadership teams for specific or entire portfolio of programs.
• Occasionally make presentations to regional and/or divisional management.
• Identify, document and communicate business opportunities and risks related to the regionu2019s financial forecasts related to your program portfolio.
• Participate in the development of the regionu2019s annual budget and strategic plan.
• Act as an expert within teams analyzing various business projects, including the review of prices, costs, contracts and investment books.
• Coordinate the various financial analyses between departments, including in particular the analysis of capital expenditure, direct, indirect and burden rate.
• Coordinate the various required accounting analyses (revenue and other questionnaires) with the regionu2019s accounting standards team (IFRS).
• Propose improvements to the various internal control processes.
• Participate in various special mandates.
• Participate, if necessary, in various audit mandates (external, internal, governmental).
• Assure the management of financial analysts as required.

Requirements:

• University degree in accounting or finance.
• Professional certification in accounting.
• Five to eight years of relevant experience in financial accounting and management, preparing financial reports for senior management and preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
• High-level computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge of Hyperion Enterprise and/or Hyperion Financial Management and/or Hyperion Planning.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Oracle systems an asset.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS) an asset.
• Initiative and leadership.
• Ability to work independently while having a good team spirit.
• Decision-making ability and critical thinking.
• Learning skills and ability to adapt quickly to new situations.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.
• Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure in a results-based environment.

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Position Type

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

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you dont 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hrcae.com.