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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 companys 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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About CAE

At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve 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.

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