Project Financial Analyst

Aero Career - Aerospace and Defense - Aviation - Defense; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the aerospace sector is seeking a Project Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team in Waterloo. This role involves leading financial aspects of various projects, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and providing critical insights for program management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within the aerospace and defense industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a financial role with project analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and control on assigned projects.
• Analyze program cost and schedule performance for corrective actions.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Earned Value Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

CPA

University Degree in Business

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Date Posted

2025-03-10

Country

Canada

Location:

CANON116: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 440 Phillip Street Unit D, Waterloo, ON, N2L 5R9, Canada

Position Role Type

Unspecified

We are currently seeking a Project Financial Analyst for our Waterloo, ON location. This position reports to the Financial Analysis Manager and is responsible for leading various financial aspects of their assigned program(s) and supporting the site financial responsibilities. This position will also support the General Accounting Manager to assist with segregation of duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on assigned projects/contracts
• Develop program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value (EV) / project management purposes enhancing analytic capabilities on programs
• Perform analysis of program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends and providing information to Project Leadership Team for corrective action implementation
• Preparation and analysis of Estimates at Complete (EAC’s) and complete financial support to assigned program teams
• Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities
• Support teams in preparation for weekly meetings and program reviews
• Support site leadership and program management teams in monthly sales forecasts and budgeting
• Display good verbal and written communication skills, be a team player and have good working knowledge of company business systems and policies and earned value management techniques
• Support General Accounting in preparation of month end journal entries and accruals and approvals for segregation of duty compliance
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, contractual requirements and GAAP
• Support site financial requirements as requested for annual operating plans, rate determinations and other projects as needed
• Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results and perform as a flexible team member in support of the objectives and initiatives of the site
  
  

Requirements

• CPA completion preferred. University or college degree in business or related discipline in combination with related work experience will be considered
• 5+ years experience in a Financial role
• Project analysis and reporting experience, Earned Value Management preferred
• Proficiency with MS office products, advanced proficiency with Excel
• Financial accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, accounting principles, practices and procedures as well as excellent attention to detail
• Exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and analytical skills
• The ability to work with a team, as well as independently, is required
• Due to a high volume of work, this position requires the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
  
  

Raytheon Canada Limited offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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