Financial Analyst, Defence & Security
CAE · Montreal (St. Laurent)
- Metro
- Montreal (St. Laurent)
- Craft
- eVTOL
- Job Type
- Business & Corporate
About the role
Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.
In this role, the Financial Analyst will have direct responsibility over a portfolio of projects, with a primary focus on financial analysis, reporting and project accounting activities. The incumbent will support project financial management, including forecasting, revenue recognition, and performance analysis.
Description
- Work in collaboration with Program Management to support project financial management, including assessing Estimate at Completion (EAC) requirements and developing project financial forecasts.
- Support the application of IFRS, with a particular focus on IFRS 15, in the context of customer contracts.
- Prepare and review financial information for the assigned project portfolio on a periodic basis (monthly, quarterly and annual).
- Prepare analysis of project performance and perform variance analysis on a periodic basis, including but not limited to month-end, forecasts, and budgets.
- Perform scenario assessments, including the evaluation of EAC changes and related financial impacts, to support project financial planning and performance monitoring.
- Assist in initiatives including, but not limited to, reporting enhancement, data integrity, and process improvements within the accounting environment.
- Support internal and external audit activities.
- Support month-end close and forecasting activities related to the assigned project portfolio.
- Participate in business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (e.g. Planisware, Oracle, Power BI) where appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
- University degree in accounting or finance.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of financial analysis and reporting experience.
- In depth knowledge of accounting principles, public company financial reporting & practices experience.
- Proven management accounting skills and experience.
- Experience in project or contract-based accounting environments.
- Proven experience in preparing complex business models.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Visio).
- Fluency in English and French.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional accounting designation (CA, CPA).
- Experience in project accounting or contract-based accounting environments.
- Knowledge of costing principles and margin analysis within a project or contract-based environment.
- Experience with long-term contracts accounted for using the percentage of completion revenue recognition methodology.
- Experience supporting forecasting processes.
- Able to work flexible hours.
- Knowledge and experience with Oracle and Hyperion (Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Enterprise).
- Exposure to corporate consolidation processes.
- Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment requiring continuous process improvement.
- Ability to manage stress and work well under pressure, e.g. meeting deadlines whilst delivering a high standard of work.
- Ability to learn about the financial requirements of new/different countries.
- Able to work within a team environment and contribute towards team objectives and meeting all required deadlines.
- Able to assimilate ad-hoc and diverse information, create/provide financial models and/or analysis and present it to management successfully.
- Proven ability to analyse project financial performance, including identification and assessment of risks and opportunities.
Benefits
- Group Insurance
- Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Group RRSP
- CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
- Sabbatical Leave
- Flex Time
- Enhanced Parental Leave
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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.