Financial Analyst

DART Aerospace; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DART Aerospace is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage cost accounting tasks, ensuring standard cost accuracy and supporting FP&A activities. The role involves collaboration with business unit managers and requires strong analytical skills, with opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

100% health & dental coverage

On-site parking

5 personal days

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Cost accounting experience is an asset.
• Bilingual (oral and written) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost analysis for inventories and oversee inventory cycle counts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct month-end closing for inventory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Business acumen

Education

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Title : Financial Analyst

Job Status : Permanent, full-time

Location : 9900 Boul Cavendish, Saint-Laurent, QC H4M 2V2

About DART

DART Aerospace provides industry-leading design, manufacturing, and market-certified solutions for the helicopter and aerospace industry. With an impressive portfolio including over 1,500 STCs and 10,000 products, DART offers comprehensive aftermarket products, accessories, spare parts, and tools for civil and military operators, supporting major rotorcraft OEMs such as Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, Robinson, MD, and Sikorsky. Our key products include aerial firefighting systems, emergency flotation systems, landing gear components, tools, ground support equipment, interior and exterior accessories, cargo expansion, windows and doors, cable cutters, engine and drive systems, and external load equipment. DART's engineering capabilities and manufacturing centers deliver fast, reliable solutions with excellent customer support across more than 120 countries.

About the job

DART is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform cost accounting tasks. The role involves ensuring standard cost accuracy, managing variable & fixed overhead costs, handling monthly closing activities, and reporting actual results with variance analysis. The position also supports FP&A activities related to gross margin, assists engineering development programs, and collaborates with business unit managers and strategic projects.

Responsibilities

1. Perform cost analysis for inventories and oversee inventory cycle counts.
2. Identify cost-saving opportunities.
3. Conduct month-end closing for inventory and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
4. Manage all balance sheet and P&L GLs related to inventory and cost of sales.
5. Analyze variances and collaborate with site managers to reduce them.
6. Perform weekly purchase price variance analyses and update systems with new standard prices.
7. Analyze costs affecting gross margin including freight, labor, overhead, raw materials, and customer returns.
8. Support invoice posting related to gross margin GLs.
9. Track engineering and production costs for special projects.
10. Handle Standard Costing, including yearly calculation of work center and overhead rates.
11. Participate in forecasting and budgeting processes related to gross margin.
12. Improve costing processes, ensure compliance, and support audits and process improvements.
13. Assist site managers in interpreting monthly results and understanding business impacts on margins.
14. Support budgeting and monitoring of capital expenditures and productivity projects.
15. Contribute to business case development, contract evaluation, and project assessments.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Cost accounting experience is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, financial reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Result-oriented with initiative and business acumen.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Comfortable working with ERP systems.
• Bilingual (oral and written).
• Open to some travel to different sites.
• CPA designation is an asset.

What we offer

• Hybrid work environment
• 100% health & dental coverage
• On-site parking
• 5 personal days