Level 3 Communications, Inc

Program Finance Analyst

Level 3 Communications, Inc$57K — $107K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Project Management) or equivalent experience
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in a finance analyst role
  • Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project) preferred
  • Proficiency in SAP is a plus
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas) are essential
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

  • Set up and track project budgets, communicating work authorizations after funding approval
  • Monitor project performance and analyze discrepancies between budget and schedule
  • Assist Program Manager with scope changes and risk management
  • Prepare performance reports and conduct monthly financial analysis
  • Develop solutions and participate in decision-making with the Project Manager
  • Prepare financial information for customers
  • Engage with various departments such as contracts, subcontractors, and general accounting

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a results-driven environment
  • Engagement with diverse teams across departments
  • Chance to develop expertise in project finance management
  • Work with advanced project management tools
  • Exposure to government contracting and compliance processes
Full Job Description
Job Title: Program Finance Analyst

Job Location: Mirabel, QC

Job Code: 44749

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $57,500 - $107,500 CDN annually

About your next challenge as a Specialist, Program Finance:

Under the supervision of the Manager Program Finance, you will be responsible for setting up and monitoring projects to provide the necessary visibility in terms of planning, accounting and project costs control in a Project Management environment.

Essential Functions:
  • Participate in set up and tracking of project budget, as well as communicating work authorizations upon project funding approval.
  • Conduct periodic monitoring such as assessing overall performance of the project according to principles of Project Management, analyzing discrepancies between the budget and schedule and participating in the preparation of corrective actions.
  • Assist the Program Manager with scope changes and risk management.
  • Prepare various performance reports and carry out appropriate monthly financial analysis.
  • Participate in the development of solutions and decision-making with the Project Manager.
  • Assist with the preparation of the financial information for the customer.
  • Actively engage with various departments including contracts, subcontracts, Program management, general accounting and other.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree in Business Administration - Accounting profile or Project Management
  • Specialization or Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Experience with a project management software (such as MS Project, an asset).
  • Experience with SAP (an asset).
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential (pivot tables, advanced formulas).
  • Attention to detail, teamwork, analytical skills, and business acumen are sought-after competencies.
  • Ability to thrive in a results-driven environment requiring accountability and autonomy.
  • Bilingual French and English (written and spoken).


Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
  • Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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