Financial Analyst: Insightful Forecasting & Automation

CAE Inc; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE Inc. is seeking a Finance Analyst in Wisconsin to support planning, forecasting, and finance operations. You will prepare analyses, create dashboards, and partner with accounting and business teams to translate data into actionable insights.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and effective communication of findings. The position involves maintaining financial models, supporting month-end close, and leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve reporting efficiency.

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.

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 clearly.
• Maintain and improve financial models, templates, and reporting tools used for analysis, decision support, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Support month-end and quarter-end activities, budgeting and forecasting processes, by preparing analyses and documenting assumptions.

Skills

Excel

Access

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Baan ERP

Excel macros

Job description

CAE Inc. is seeking a Finance Analyst in Wisconsin to support planning, forecasting, and finance operations. You will prepare analyses, create dashboards, and partner with accounting and business teams to translate data into actionable insights.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and effective communication of findings. The position involves maintaining financial models, supporting month-end close, and leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve reporting efficiency.