Finance Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | CAE

The Tone:
This is a regular position at CAE, a company dedicated to making the world safer through innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness for nearly 80 years. This role is crucial for supporting a broad range of financial analysis, reporting, data validation, and business partnering activities across the organization. The Finance Analyst helps to translate complex financial data and trends into actionable business insights, empowering customers and the company to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, and your growth fuels shared success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Regular
• Location: Not specified in the listing.
• Team: Collaborates with Finance, Accounting, and business partners, reporting to a Finance Manager.
• Mission: To support financial analysis, reporting, and data validation activities, translating data into actionable business insights.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Baan ERP, AI tools, automation tools, data tools.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting & KPIs: Prepare, maintain, and distribute recurring financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking for both Finance and business partners.
• In-Depth Analysis: Analyze revenue, costs, margins, working capital, and other financial and operational drivers to proactively identify trends, potential risks, and emerging opportunities.
• Variance Investigation & Communication: Perform detailed variance analysis and investigate unusual financial results, data gaps, or inconsistencies, then communicate these findings in clear, concise, and actionable summaries.
• Tool & Model Enhancement: Maintain and continuously improve financial models, templates, and reporting tools that are used to support comprehensive analysis, crucial decision-making, and accurate budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Planning & Forecasting Support: Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, as well as critical budgeting and forecasting processes, by preparing necessary analyses, validating input data, and meticulously documenting all underlying assumptions.
• Data Integrity & Reconciliation: Reconcile and validate financial and operational data across various source systems, reports, and business submissions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Business Partnering & Insights: Collaborate with Accounting and business partners to understand financial results, address inquiries, and provide financial expertise to support informed decision-making.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of professional experience specifically in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Analysis roles. Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities is preferred for this position.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access, demonstrating both strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. The role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities effectively, and collaborate successfully within a team environment. Professional proficiency in English is also required.
• Bonus: Experience creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Excel macros; knowledge of Baan ERP systems; and practical experience using financial reporting, data analysis, automation, or AI-enabled tools to enhance financial processes.