Project Planning and Control Analyst-EN

CAE; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & RR 

Flextime & California Fridays all year

Job summary

CAE is seeking a finance/planning professional to join our centralized planning and control team for global software engineering. You will support project financial reviews, budgeting cycles, and purchase analyses while collaborating with internal clients and resources.

This role emphasizes process improvements and continuous optimization in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in a similar role, strong Excel and Outlook skills, bilingual French/English, and a degree in a

Qualifications

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel).
• Knowledge of Planisware is a strong asset.
• Perfect bilingualism in French and English.
• College or bachelor degree equivalent with related training/experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar role is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review project budgets and variances, budgets remaining and required.
• Budget expenses profiling including validation with resources assignments.
• Regular, structured communication with internal clients.
• Generate related reports.
• Submit process improvements ideas and lead continuous improvement activities.
• Handle other financially related tasks as required.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Team spirit

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Education

College degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Planisware

Job description

Passionate about your field? Looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? Want to join a world class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Then CAE is the right employer for you! Come share your passion with us!

The Role We Are Offering You

At CAE, our teams are committed to staying innovative and on the leading edge. By joining our centralized planning and control team for global software engineering, you will have the opportunity to participate actively during the projects financial review cycles, material purchase and more! That’s why we need your expertise and passion to complete our team!

Here are some tasks specific to this role, in support to the Engineering activities:

• Projects budgets :
• Review cycles (variances (amounts and explanations), budgets remaining and required
• Budget expenses profiling (including validation with resources assignments).
• Regular, structured communication with internal clients.
• Related reports.
• Submit process improvements ideas
• Lead continuous improvement activities
• Other financially related tasks as required.

Minimal Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Outllok, Excel)
• Knowledge of Planisware is a strong asset.
• Perfectly bilingual (French and English).
• College degree or bachelor degree equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• 1 to 3 years previous experience in a similar role is an asset.
• Team spirit, flexible, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively manage the pressure and stress imposed by deadlines.
• Effective time management and planification; taking into account multiple tasks in parallel.
• Ability to create positive relationships with colleagues and internal customers at all levels.
• willingness to learn new software tools.

CAE Offers

• Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important
• Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Flextime & California Fridays all year
• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round

With over 10,000 employees located in 35 countries, CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. To learn more: www.cae.com

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

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