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Description
The Finance Analyst III is a highly analytical and detail-oriented and will support strategic financial planning, forecasting, and decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, data analysis, and business performance evaluation, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Main tasks:
Participate in the annual budget and strategic plan process for the business unit
Drive the Forecast, review, and report and any related variance analysis
Partner with Finance leadership to ensure financial reports comply with IFRS
Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information including execution of the overall financial close process
Be the finance business partner to the business unit leaders, actively engaging with them to ensure the business unit achieves its financial objectives
Drive process improvement and proactively identify cost reduction opportunities
Analyze historical and current financial data to assess the company’s financial health
Maintain financial models to accurately project financial results
Retain industry and company knowledge to enhance variance explanations and financial reporting
Prepare and present detailed financial reports and presentations for senior leadership
Operate with a continuous improvement mindset
Own ad hoc projects or analysis to enhance financial performance and better understand business drivers
Any other tasks or duties as agreed with FP&A Manager
Minimum Qualifications
University degree in accounting, finance or related field required
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance or related field required
Knowledge of accounting principles, public company financial reporting & practices
Excellent analytical skills, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
Experience presenting and overseeing financial statements, reports and models
Bilingual French-English
Preferred Qualifications
CPA designation
Essential knowledge and experience in Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Enterprise
Knowledge and experience with Oracle
Able to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline-oriented business requiring development and refinement of processes and procedures
Effectively manage stress and work well under pressure
Meet deadlines within prescribed timeframes
Ability to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countries
Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives
Knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy to understand action items
Excellent presentation skills
Develop reporting and effectively present ad hoc and diverse information to leaders
Effectively analyze business financial performance and implement appropriate measures to maximize financial performance
Able to work flexible hours
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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CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.