Senior Analyst, Financial Systems / L’analyste principal systèmes financiers

MDA Space; Brampton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Analyst in Financial Systems to enhance financial reporting and systems management in a collaborative environment. The role involves driving process improvements, leading systems projects, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in financial systems, effective problem-solving skills, and will work closely with IT and finance teams.

Benefits

Health care plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial systems management experience.
• Strong understanding of IFRS reporting requirements.
• Experience with Tier 1 ERP applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance role for new systems projects impacting financial reporting.
• Work collaboratively with IT and other areas to support finance.
• Ensure data integrity of financial systems for reporting and compliance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, Business or Finance/Accounting

Tools

INFOR LN

Microsoft Visio

PowerPoint

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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX : MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role

The Senior Analyst, Financial Systems will work collaboratively with IT and other business areas to support the finance team in various initiatives ensuring current systems are managed, maintaining data integrity, leading and implementing new tools. This role will drive automation and process improvements in Finance

This position reports to the Director of Accounting within the corporate finance function.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead finance role for new systems projects impacting financial reporting, accounting, taxation and / or treasury
• Work collaboratively with IT, other functional areas and / or outside vendors to define business requirements, review initial process and program designs; and support system implementations and upgrades including integration and report requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, business, internal and external auditors, to address business needs and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting processes.
• Coordinate and execute tests related to systems changes, including system upgrades and patches and changes to integrations with the system.
• Provide on-going support on financial systems and collaborate in supporting any other systems that impact financial data
• Work with finance / accounting team to identify inefficiencies and develop strategies with internal and / or external partners to automate existing manual finance processes
• Ensure data integrity of financial systems for reporting and compliance with IFRS
• Create project business cases to analyze processes, determine project scope, define resource, budget, timelines and document the deliverables when / if required
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of finance processes, system requirements, and configurations, ensuring transparency and knowledge transfer to SMEs and other finance members as required
• Provide training, and support to end-users on system functionalities related to finance / accounting processes, fostering understanding and proficiency

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial systems management, including implementation or upgrade of existing ERP or other financial solutions to improve processes.
• Technical - strong understanding of computing fundamentals and technical systems, including network, hardware, systems administration and development.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, accounting information systems, business or finance / accounting
• Strong understanding of IFRS reporting requirements. CPA or working towards CPA designation an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of business processes and systems impacting financial statements and underlying accounting entries
• Strong experience with Tier 1 ERP applications, preferably INFOR LN
• Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills with exceptional ability with Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint is advantageous.
• Strong ability to build trust and influence others. Communicate clearly and succinctly with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Teamwork mindset – ability to successfully interact with individuals within and outside of the organization.
• Possess initiative and able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively work with / manage outside consultants
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Reliability status level, and 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 to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including : 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 and to their family.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating 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 $85,000 - $120,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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