Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
8+ years of financial analysis experience, ideally in manufacturing or operations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel.
Bilingual in French and English.
CPA or CFA designation preferred or in progress.
Experience with Oracle and/or Power BI is a plus.
Demonstrated people management experience.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor two financial analysts in GTP and allocation functions.
Oversee monthly financial actuals, forecasts, budgets, and reporting.
Challenge assumptions to ensure accurate forecasts and financial discipline.
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Act as a key advisor to Finance leadership on strategic priorities.
Deliver timely and insightful financial analyses for decision-making.
Manage financial governance of enterprise allocation functions.
Coordinate financial oversight of cloud expenditures and cost management initiatives.
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
Full Job Description
Description
In this role you'll serve as the lead finance business partner for Global Technology & Products (GTP) and Allocation Functions, providing financial leadership, governance, and strategic support across multiple global functions. Responsible for financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cost management, and the successful execution of enterprise-wide initiatives while acting as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership and operational stakeholders.
Financial Leadership & Team management
Lead and support two financial analysts responsible for GTP and allocation functions.
Provide financial oversight of monthly actuals, forecasts, budgets, risks & opportunities, and financial reporting.
Review and challenge assumptions to ensure forecast accuracy and financial discipline.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and business partnership.
Serve as the right hand to the Manager, Finance Operations, supporting strategic priorities and organizational objectives.
Ensure the delivery of timely, accurate, and insightful financial analyses to support decision-making.
GTP Finance Leadership
Serve as the primary finance lead for GTP, including Engineering, Digital Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Cybersecurity.
Partner with Directors, VPs, and functional leaders to support strategic decision-making, workforce planning, and cost optimization initiatives.
Lead financial reviews and provide actionable insights to driven efficiency and business results.
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and recommendations to Finance and operational leadership.
Allocation Functions Ownership
Lead the financial management and governance of enterprise allocation functions.
Oversee allocation methodologies, governance processes, and cost recovery models.
Ensure cost transparency, accountability, and alignment between support functions and business stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement in overhead allocation practices and cost containment initiatives.
Cloud Cost Governance & strategic cost management
Lead and coordinate the finance treatment and governance of growing cloud expenditures.
Partner with Technology and Finance leaders to monitor spending trends, assess financial impacts, and support long-term investment decisions.
Develop financial analyses and recommendations related to cloud consumption, cost optimization, and funding strategies.
Strategic initiatives & Executive support
Lead and support high-visibility global Finance and Technology initiatives, including confidential mandates and executive-level requests.
Serve as a key finance partner on strategic projects sponsored by Technology leadership, Finance leadership, and Executive Vice Presidents.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing / operational environment.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel.
Bilingual (French-English).
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or CFA designation or in progress.
Experience with Oracle and/or Powerbi.
Experience as a people manager.
Strong communication, relationship-building & interpersonal skills to work daily at all hierarchical levels.
Ability to work Independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify issues, develop recommendations, and lead solutions to implementation.
Customer oriented.
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 Inc
CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defense customers. CAE was founded in 1947, and has manufacturing operations and training facilities in 35 countries. CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on training solutions for defense forces across the world. CAE's Civil Aviation Training Solutions business unit provides training solutions for civil aviation organizations worldwide, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, training centers, and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations. CAE's Healthcare business unit designs and manufactures simulators and offers audiovisual and simulation center management services for medical schools, nursing schools, hospitals, defense forces, and other medical organizations. CAE is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
