Finance Project Manager

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company, seeks a Finance Project Manager to lead financials on high-criticality projects in a hybrid role with three days onsite in Montreal. You will partner with Project Managers, optimize tax and financing, monitor cash flow, and guide contract profitability while ensuring IFRS compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in finance project management, French and English fluency, and strong Excel/SAP skills, with a collaborative, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Finance Project Manager or similar.
• Experience in industrial environments or controlling is a plus.
• Fluency in French and English required; additional languages a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Experience with audits or project operations is an advantage.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial aspects of high-criticality projects to improve performance.
• Partner with Project Managers to drive financial strategy and decision-making.
• Optimize financial elements such as organization, tax, hedging, and financing.
• Provide financial analysis, advice, and guidance to project teams.
• Ensure compliance with financial rules and regulations, including IFRS.
• Monitor and improve contract margins, cash flow, and working capital.
• Manage costs, revenue, and profitability while preparing accurate forecasts.
• Support claim management and negotiations with a focus on financial terms and risk mitigation.
• Coach junior Finance Project Managers to build their skills.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project coordination

Communication skills

Bilingual French/English

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates, driving financial success in high-criticality projects.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health of our projects, providing strategic guidance and actionable insights to the project team. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (including Project Management, Contract Management, and Operations Finance), monitor financial performance, and support negotiation processes to secure project success.

You'll specifically take care of optimizing financial strategies and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, but also support risk management and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial aspects of high-criticality projects to improve overall performance.
• Partner with Project Managers to drive financial strategy and decision-making.
• Optimize financial elements such as organization, tax, hedging, and financing.
• Provide financial analysis, advice, and guidance to project teams.
• Ensure compliance with financial rules and regulations, including IFRS.
• Monitor and improve contract margins, cash flow, and working capital.
• Manage costs, revenue, and profitability while preparing accurate financial forecasts.
• Support claim management and negotiations with a focus on financial terms and risk mitigation.
• Coach junior Finance Project Managers to build their skills and capabilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Finance Project Manager or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of industrial environments; experience in industrial controlling is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Fluency in French and English is required; knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
• Experience in auditing or project operations is an advantage.
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.

What We Offer

Join a globally established organization operating in an innovative, technically advanced industry. This opportunity provides the chance to contribute to impactful, large-scale projects while developing your financial management expertise.

You'll also benefit from:

• A stable and challenging career with opportunities for long-term growth.
• Exposure to complex, large-scale projects and advanced financial management practices.
• Collaboration with experienced, cross-functional teams.
• A flexible and inclusive working environment.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Potential career progression into leadership positions.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, life insurance, and pension coverage.