Financial Analyst

CAE Inc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation leader in Montreal is seeking a Finance Analyst to own project accounting governance, ensuring financial discipline and compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience, a CPA credential, and strong analytical skills. This role involves collaboration with finance leadership and requires expertise in Microsoft and Hyperion tools. The position offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Teamwork and support

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Expert with Microsoft applications required.
• Ability to learn financial requirements of different countries.

Responsibilities

• Own and analyze project accounting governance.
• Ensure financial reports comply with IFRS.
• Partner with project managers for cost tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage stress

Education

University degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hyperion Planning

Oracle financial suite

Job description

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future — every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

Accountability :

The Finance Analyst owns, analyzes, and supports project accounting governance. This role will play a critical part in ensuring financial discipline across projects, managing and reporting backlog data, and consolidating financial information to support strategic decision-making. The role involves working closely with the business and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy, implement best practices, streamline processes, and enable efficient workflow to ensure timely reporting.

Main Tasks :

• Partner with Finance leadership to ensure financial reports comply with IFRS.
• Proactively anticipate business partner questions when new or changing business trends are identified.
• Retain industry and company knowledge to enhance variance explanations and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure forecasts and analysis are relevant and any gaps to financial targets are identified.
• Own ad hoc projects or analysis to enhance financial performance and better understand business drivers.
• Monitor and track project expenditures across multiple projects.
• Enforce compliance with internal controls and accounting standards for project-related financials.
• Partner with project managers and accounting teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting.
• Review and validate project financials, including accruals, commitments, and actuals.
• Maintain and update project backlog reports.
• Analyze backlog trends and provide insights on project pipeline and financial impact.
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to ensure backlog accuracy and completeness.
• Consolidate financial data from various sources for monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting.
• Prepare dashboards, variance analyses, and executive summaries.
• Forecast, review, and report any related variance analysis with the above duties.
• Any other tasks or duties as agreed with FP&A Manager.

Qualifications & experience :

• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• CPA required.
• Excellent analytical skills, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to thrive in an often fast-paced and deadline-oriented business requiring development and refinement of processes and procedures.
• Essential knowledge and experience in Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Enterprise preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Knowledge and experience in Oracle financial suite preferred.
• University degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Effectively manage stress and work well under pressure.
• Meet deadlines within prescribed timeframes.
• Ability to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countries.
• Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives.
• Knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand action items.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience presenting and overseeing financial statements, reports, and models.
• Develop reporting and effectively present ad hoc and diverse information to leaders.
• Effectively analyze business financial performance and implement appropriate measures to maximize financial performance.
• Able to work flexible hours (may include weekends and/or public holidays).
• Some travel required (up to 10%).

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 providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally.

Together, we are all for shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.

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