Financial Analyst: AI-Driven Forecasting & Insights

CAE Simuflite; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE in Dallas, TX is seeking a Finance Analyst to support financial analysis, reporting, data validation, and business partnering activities. You will help translate data into actionable insights and contribute to planning and forecasting efforts.

Responsibilities include preparing recurring reports, analyzing revenue and costs, performing variance analyses, maintaining financial models, and supporting month-end and budgeting processes. Strong Excel skills and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and distribute recurring financial reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking for Finance and business partners.
• Analyze revenue, costs, margins, working capital, and other financial and operational drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual results, data gaps, or inconsistencies; communicate findings in clear, concise, and actionable summaries.
• Maintain and improve financial models, templates, and reporting tools used for analysis, decision support, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Utilize approved AI, automation, and data tools to enhance analysis, improve reporting efficiency, and support data quality initiatives.
• Support month-end and quarter-end activities, as well as budgeting and forecasting processes, by preparing analyses, validating inputs, and documenting assumptions.
• Reconcile and validate financial and operational data across source systems, reports, and business submissions.
• Develop knowledge of the business, industry, and key performance drivers to strengthen financial analysis and commentary.
• Collaborate with Accounting and business partners to understand financial results, address inquiries, and support informed decision-making.
• Prepare presentations, summaries, and ad hoc analyses for Finance and business leadership.
• Contribute to process improvement, standardization, documentation, and issue-resolution initiatives across finance systems and workflows.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Access

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

CAE in Dallas, TX is seeking a Finance Analyst to support financial analysis, reporting, data validation, and business partnering activities. You will help translate data into actionable insights and contribute to planning and forecasting efforts.

Responsibilities include preparing recurring reports, analyzing revenue and costs, performing variance analyses, maintaining financial models, and supporting month-end and budgeting processes. Strong Excel skills and English proficiency are required.