Finance Manager

Ultra Electronics Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Halifax is seeking an experienced Program Finance Manager. This role involves overseeing program finance disciplines, managing budgeting activities, and performing fiscal analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 5+ years of experience. The company promotes diversity and offers a competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, and more.

Benefits

Extended health and dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Deferred profit sharing

Employee education assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience with at least 1 year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees small line of business level Program Finance discipline.
• Manages and coordinates budgeting activities.
• Monitors actual performance against estimates and prepares annual and interim budgets.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or equivalent)

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting‑edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi‑mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our five‑eyes Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub‑surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionising the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnership with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game‑changing technologies, including state‑of‑the‑art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Oversees small line of business level Program Finance discipline, including policy, process, tools, and training. Provides hiring, promotion and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports.

Manages and coordinates budgeting activities and the implementation of the organization’s budget policies and guidelines. Monitors actual performance against estimates and prepares annual and interim budgets. Coordinates budget appropriations and responds to exception requests for funds. Monitors and analyzes performance against budgets. Implements and supports tools and reporting used for planning, forecasting, monitoring, and decision support.

Typically, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or equivalent) and 5+ years of related experience with at least 1 year of leadership experience.

Master’s Degree preferred.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.

We encourage regular manager–employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail].

Company: Ultra Maritime