Program Finance Analyst

General Dynamics Land Systems; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor located in London, Ontario is seeking a Program Finance Analyst to manage financial aspects of various programs. The candidate must have a degree in Business with a focus on Accounting/Finance and possess strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills. Responsibilities include financial forecasting, variance reporting, and performing month-end reconciliations. Familiarity with Oracle and accounting designations like CPA is preferred. This is an office-based position with a requirement for limited travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to travel (5% Canadian, 5% US & International) and maintain a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Financial Point of Contact for assigned Programs/Contracts.
• Provide financial forecasts and variance reporting.
• Perform month end reconciliations and accounting entries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Strong computer skills in Excel

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business (Accounting/Finance)

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

OBIEE

Job description

Job Description

Program Finance Analyst

Key Job Elements

• Act as the Financial POC for all aspects related to the assigned Programs/Contracts among the GDLS domestic and international portfolio. Work with the Program Office and IPTs on Bid & Proposal for new business, while also managing Financials for existing contracts
• Provide financial forecasts, variance reporting and analysis, and other related financial reporting to internal and external customers
• Routine tasks include month end reconciliations, accounting entries and Program performance status reporting and billing activities
• Non-routine tasks may include special expense analysis projects, ad hoc financial reporting and thorough comparisons of budgets to forecasts. Support both internal and external audits

Required Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Business with a focus in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• Minimum 1-2 years of related work experience
• Demonstrated analytical and decision making skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Excel as well as other Microsoft office applications
• Ability to travel (5% Canadian, 5% US & lnt'I) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting designation complete or in progress (CPA-CA, CPA-CMA, CGA)
• Demonstrated skills with Oracle, Hyperion and OBIEE applications an asset

Working Conditions

Physical Conditions and Hazards: The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

1) Physical Environment: Office

2) Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist. Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized

• Computer
• Phone
• Mobile device

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)