Financial Analyst, Defence & Security

Role Overview

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 assessing Estimate at Completion (EAC) requirements and developing project financial forecasts.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to analyse project financial performance, including identification and assessment of risks and opportunities. They will be able to work in a team environment and contribute towards team objectives and meeting all required deadlines.

Requirements

• 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

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