Financial Management Associate

Lockheed Martin Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial support for various programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with financial requirements, assisting in financial forecasting, and preparing customer invoices. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in financial roles, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The company offers flexible work schedules, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Competitive salary and benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Employee discounts and development resources

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in financial administration or analysis roles.
• Understanding and application of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to financial and program performance management requirements.
• Support program business rhythm on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Prepare invoices for customer billings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Commerce

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft Access

Job description

The role will report to the Business Operations organization, with the responsibility for providing financial support to assigned programs.

Dependent upon the size and complexity of the program(s), some of the responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring adherence to external and internal Financial and Program Performance Management requirements within the Program Finance area of responsibility;
2. Supporting the Program Business rhythm on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis;
3. Assisting Senior Analysts and the PM in developing required command media and establishing critical structures for program management and reporting, such as the Work Breakdown Structure mapped to SAP and Program Toolsets;
4. Supporting Senior Analysts in establishing and maintaining program logs, such as the Budget Baseline log;
5. Assisting the PM team in developing Estimates to Complete and ensuring compliance with the program's Change process and thresholds using established guidelines;
6. Supporting the PM team in analyzing and forecasting financial performance, including developing monthly outlooks or forecasts and analyzing deviations from annual Outlooks and Long Range Plans;
7. Preparing invoices for customer billings on a monthly or as-required basis.

What you bring to the role

• College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field;
• 1-3 years of experience in financial administration or analysis roles;
• Understanding and application of basic accounting principles in the workplace.

Additional skills desired

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Access is an asset;
• Attention to detail, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multitask and meet conflicting deadlines.

What we offer

We prioritize work/life balance and your wellbeing. As a full-time employee, you can expect:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, including options for Fridays off and remote work;
• Competitive salary and benefits, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leave;
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including virtual healthcare and wellness programs;
• Retirement savings plan with company matching and financial advisory services;
• Employee discounts and development resources, including training, education assistance, and mentoring.

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada, part of the global Lockheed Martin Corporation, has been a trusted defence and aerospace partner in Canada for over 80 years. We operate major facilities across Canada and support a wide range of military and commercial programs, including naval technology, unmanned systems, military aircraft, and engine repair. This position is within the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, supporting Canadian and international military customers across land, air, and sea domains.