Description Work in collaboration with Program Managementto supportprojectfinancial management, includingassessing
Estimate at Completion (EAC) requirements and developingproject financial forecasts.
Support the application of IFRS, with a particular focus on IFRS 15, in the context of customer contracts.
Prepare and reviewfinancial information forthe assigned project portfolioon a periodic basis (monthly,quarterlyand annual).
Prepare analysis ofprojectperformanceand perform variance analysis on a periodic basis, including but not limited to month-end, forecasts, and budgets.
Performscenario assessments, including the evaluation of EACchanges and related financial impacts, to support projectfinancial planning and performance monitoring.
Assistin initiativesincluding, but not limitedto, reportingenhancement,data integrity, and process improvements within the accounting environment.
Supportinternal and external audit activities.
Support month-end close and forecasting activitiesrelated to the assigned project portfolio.
Participate in business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (e.g.
Planisware, Oracle,Power BI) whereappropriate.
Minimum Qualifications University degree in accounting or finance.
Minimum 3 to 5 years offinancial 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 Qualified accounting designation (CA, CPA).
Experience in project accounting or contract-based accounting environments.
Knowledge ofcosting principlesand margin analysis within a projector contract-based environment.
Experiencewith long-term contractsaccounted for using the percentage of completion revenue recognitionmethodology.
Experience supporting forecasting processes.
Able to work flexible hours.
Knowledge and experiencewith
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 afast-paced and deadline-orientedenvironment requiringcontinuous 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 teamobjectivesand 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 analyseprojectfinancial 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
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📌 Financial Analyst, Defence & Security (Montreal)
🏢 CAE
📍 Montreal