Corporate Financial Analyst

CGI; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Financial Analyst in Montreal, Quebec. The role involves preparing forecasts, delivering financial analyses, and collaborating with various teams. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting and have 1-3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with tools like PeopleSoft or Hyperion are preferred. The position offers a chance to contribute to significant corporate functions in a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a similar business-partner financial analyst role.
• Proactive attitude towards gathering and verifying financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly forecasts for the Corporate EVP group.
• Deliver accurate, insightful and timely analysis of financial results.
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Finance & Accounting

French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

PeopleSoft

Hyperion (Oracle)

Job description

CGI is currently seeking a self‑motivated, intellectually curious finance professional with a strong work ethic to join our in‑house Corporate Finance team supporting CGI’s Global Internal Corporate Functions. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis for a designated group of internal stakeholders; exposure to multiple business units and collaboration with corporate and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly forecasts for the Corporate EVP group.
• Deliver accurate, insightful and timely analysis of financial results against plans, forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support.
• Provide financial insights and solutions to operations based on analytical findings.
• Present analysis clearly and concisely to allow quick understanding of results and recommendations.
• Analyze balance sheet entries to ensure balance sheet integrity.
• Participate in the development and implementation of performance‑management tools.
• Support the implementation of continuous‑improvement initiatives and drive efficiency.
• Complete ad‑hoc reports/analysis as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA or CPA‑in‑progress considered an asset.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar business‑partner financial analyst role.
• Proactive attitude with regards to gathering and verifying financial information.
• Action‑oriented, proactive with a high level of accountability for delivering quality work.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office software, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience working with industry software such as PeopleSoft or Hyperion (Oracle) considered a valuable asset.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Finance & Accounting
• French

What you can expect from us

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. You’ll reach your full potential because you are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well‑being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal‑opportunity employer being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation please inform your recruiter.

To learn more about accessibility at CGI contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.

Come join our team, one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Key Skills

Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, Microsoft Access, Pivot tables, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Planning

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Location

Financial Analyst • Montreal, Quebec, Canada