Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

Flexible drug plans

Disability income protection

Group retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis in Brampton, ON. This role manages P&L reporting, supports budgeting, and provides detailed analysis for business decisions.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of accounting experience and holds a CPA designation. They should possess strong analytical skills and be proficient in financial reporting software like OneStream and ERP systems.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to derive narratives from data.
• Experience within an IFRS environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the consolidation process for P&L statement.
• Lead Month End Forecast activities for P&L, CAPEX, and OPEX.
• Support IT department by providing accurate financial data.

Skills

Post‑secondary education in finance/accounting

CPA (CA, CMA or CGA) designation

Experience with OneStream

Experience with Infor LN ERP

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

5+ years of post‑designation accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

OneStream

Infor LN ERP

Job description

Locations

Brampton, ON L6Y6K7, CAN

Role Overview

As part of the Corporate Finance team, the Senior Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis manages the consolidation and reporting process for the P&L, supports budgeting and forecasting for various departments, and provides analysis and reports to support business decisions.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage consolidations process of Profit & Loss (P&L) statement for management reporting of actuals and forecast reporting purposes.
• Lead Month End Forecast activities for P&L, CAPEX, and OPEX for the Monthly Business Review, working closely with Business Area Finance teams, Tax, Investor Relations, and departmental owners.
• Support the IT department as a Business Partner, providing accurate and timely data on CAPEX and OPEX budgets as well as Headcount against their Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Prepare and analyse management reporting of consolidated financial results, liaising with Business Areas Finance teams to understand results and variances, and building data‑driven narratives to support financial statements and Board presentations. Support corporate reporting with audit‑related requests from External Auditors.
• Drive special projects as assigned.
• Build trust‑based relationships through effective communication with internal and external stakeholders – Business Area Finance teams, all levels of management and other corporate groups.

Skills and Capabilities

• Post‑secondary education in finance/accounting, CPA (CA, CMA or CGA) designation.
• Experience within an IFRS environment.
• Experience working in a project revenue/overtime environment.
• OneStream, Workiva experience is an asset.
• Ability to extract, work with and synthesize large volumes of data and derive narrative behind it.
• Infor LN ERP proficiency (other ERP proficiency will be considered).
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic fast‑paced environment and to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong sense of ethics and a team player.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and analytical skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint and other associated Microsoft Office products.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, take ownership and drive projects/issues to completion.
• Organized, autonomous, proactive and a good sense of judgment.
• Demonstrated skills leading without authority and driving projects to completion.
• Process improvement mindset and ability and willingness to drive change.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of post‑designation accounting experience.
• Experience in consolidation and reporting systems an asset.
• Experience working and connecting data from a multitude of systems and software.
• Experience with high complexity projects such as M&A activities, system implementations, capital and financing transactions is considered an asset but not mandatory.

Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the Reliability status level, pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and be able to obtain higher clearances.

Benefits Statement

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits at all locations. Eligible employees can enroll in comprehensive health care plans, supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We treat all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

The compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.