Financial Analyst, Defence & Security

CAE; Montreal; Presencial; CAD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Group Insurance

Telemedicine/Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Group RRSP

CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan

Sabbatical Leave

Flex Time

Enhanced Parental Leave

Descripción de la vacante

CAE is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage a portfolio of projects with a focus on financial analysis, forecasting, revenue recognition, and performance reporting. The role collaborates with Program Management and supports IFRS 15 application across customer contracts.

You will prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial information, perform variance analyses, assess EAC changes, and contribute to process improvements in the accounting environment, including Planisware, Oracle and Power BI.

Formación

• University degree in accounting or finance.
• 3–5 years of financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and public company reporting practices.
• Strong management accounting and project/contract-based accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with Program Management to support project financial management, including assessments of EAC requirements and developing forecasts.
• Support IFRS, with focus on IFRS 15, in customer contracts context.
• Prepare and review financial information for the assigned project portfolio on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Prepare analysis of project performance and perform variance analysis for month-end, forecasts, and budgets.
• Perform scenario assessments including EAC changes and related financial impacts.
• Assist in initiatives including reporting enhancements, data integrity, and process improvements within the accounting environment.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Support month-end close and forecasting activities related to the portfolio.
• Participate in business process improvements (Planisware, Oracle, Power BI).

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Reporting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

IFRS

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual English/French

Project accounting

Educación

University degree in accounting or finance

CA/CPA designation

Herramientas

Planisware

Oracle

Power BI

Hyperion

Descripción del empleo

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 functionsdon’tjust 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’llwork on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

In this role, the Financial Analyst will have direct responsibility overa portfolio of projects, with a primary focus onfinancial analysis,reportingandproject accounting activities. The incumbent willsupport projectfinancial management, including forecasting, revenue recognition, and performance analysis.

Description

• Work in collaboration with Program Managementto supportprojectfinancial management, including assessingEstimate at Completion (EAC) requirements and developingproject financial forecasts.

• Support the application of IFRS, with a particular focus on IFRS 15, in the context of customer contracts.

• Prepare and reviewfinancial information forthe assigned project portfolioon a periodic basis (monthly,quarterlyand annual).

• Prepare analysis ofprojectperformanceand perform variance analysis on a periodic basis, including but not limited to month-end, forecasts, and budgets.

• Performscenario assessments, including the evaluation of EACchanges and related financial impacts, to support projectfinancial planning and performance monitoring.

• Assistin initiativesincluding, but not limitedto, reportingenhancement,data integrity, and process improvements within the accounting environment.

• Supportinternal and external audit activities.

• Support month-end close and forecasting activitiesrelated to the assigned project portfolio.

• Participate in business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (e.g.Planisware, Oracle,Power BI) whereappropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years offinancial analysis and reporting experience.
• In depth knowledge of accounting principles, public company financial reporting & practices experience.
• Proven management accounting skills and experience.
• Experience in project or contract-based accounting environments.
• Proven experience in preparing complex business models.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Visio).
• Fluency in English and French.

PreferredQualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CA, CPA).
• Experience in project accounting or contract-based accounting environments.
• Knowledgeofcosting principlesand margin analysis within a projector contract-based environment.
• Experiencewith long-term contractsaccounted for using the percentage of completion revenue recognitionmethodology.
• Experience supporting forecasting processes.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Knowledge and experiencewithOracle andHyperion(HyperionPlanning and Hyperion Enterprise).
• Exposure to corporate consolidation processes.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to thrive in aust-fast-paced and deadline-orientedenvironment requiringcontinuous process improvement.
• Ability to manage stress and work well under pressure, e.g. meeting deadlines whilst delivering a high standard of work.
• Ability to learn about the financial requirements of new/different countries.
• Able to work within a team environment and contribute towards teamobjectivesand meeting all required deadlines.
• Able to assimilate ad-hoc and diverse information, create/provide financial models and/or analysis and present it to management successfully.
• Proven ability to analyseprojectfinancial performance, including identification and assessment of risks and opportunities.

Benefits

• GroupInsurance
• Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
• EmployeeStock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• SabbaticalLeave
• Flex Time
• EnhancedParentalLeave

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.

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