Financial Analyst

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Finance Business Partner where you will support management in making strategic business decisions. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will engage in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, all while collaborating with various stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to present your findings to upper management and contribute significantly to the company's financial health. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this established industry player values every employee's contribution to its success. If you thrive in a challenging environment and have a passion for finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in financial analysis with a focus on manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis and reports for management to support business decisions.
• Participate in monthly budget processes and produce variance analysis.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Gap Analysis

Forecasting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer-Oriented

Bilingual

Education

Accounting Title

Tools

Excel

Financial Models

Job description

About This Role

Seeking a dynamic environment in which you’ll be continually learning, taking on new challenges and communicating with management and operational teams around the world? You’ll be working for a world-class public company that is a leader in training in the fields of civil aviation, defence and security and healthcare.

We are looking for someone based in our headquarters in Montreal who will act as a Finance Business Partner to support management of various needs including:

• Prepare analysis and reports for management to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in the budget process on a monthly basis, produce variance analysis, financial forecasts, as well as analysis for any potential risks and opportunities for each department.
• Present the budget, gap analysis and forecasts to the management.
• Prepare journal entries and provide accurate analyses when requested.
• Provide financial support to various stakeholders within the company.

Qualifications:

• Accounting title or applicant to the profession, an asset.
• 5 to 8 years experience in financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing / operational environment.
• Experience in budgeting, gap analysis, monthly forecasting.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate with upper management and colleagues across the company.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision while respecting deadlines.
• Responsible for preparing journal entries and providing accurate analysis as requested.
• Provide financial support to different departments of the company.
• Good communication skills at all hierarchical levels.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and macros, and financial models.
• Customer-oriented.
• Bilingual.

Position Type: Regular

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 don't 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 [e-mail].