Project Financial Manager

SYSTRA

$90K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in administration or equivalent education
  • 10 years of experience in a similar project management role
  • Excellent proficiency in Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Proficiency in MS Project (an asset)
  • Bilingual in French and English for effective client communication

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial oversight of complex projects focusing on material purchasing and BOM management
  • Monitor procurement activities, financial commitments, and project costs
  • Deliver financial analysis on variances, risks, profitability, and cost trends
  • Coordinate core financial control processes including month-end activities and billing
  • Partner with project managers as a senior finance advisor

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse clientele
  • Focus on continuous improvement of financial processes
  • Engagement in high-profile, complex projects
  • Collaborative work environment with strong team dynamics
Full Job Description
Context

The ideal candidate will handle procurement for the project, assist the project manager in planning, monitoring, and controlling budgets, and coordinate and prepare client billing.

Missions/Main Duties

  • Lead the financial oversight of complex projects with a strong focus on material purchasing and BOM management.
  • Monitor procurement activities, financial commitments, and project costs to support budget performance and profitability.
  • Deliver meaningful financial analysis on variances, risks, profitability, and cost trends across projects.
  • Coordinate core financial control processes, including month-end activities, work in progress, billing, and budget updates.
  • Partner with project managers as a senior finance advisor and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting tools.


Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor's degree in administration or equivalent education.

Years of Experience: 10 years of experience in a similar project management role.

Technical Skills:
  • Excellent proficiency in the Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Proficiency in MS Project (an asset).
  • Knowledge in the technical field of transportation (an asset).
  • Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, in French and English.*

*Reason for bilingualism requirement: You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse clientele, including both French-speaking and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore essential for building strong relationships with our clients, understanding their specific needs and communicating effectively in their preferred language.

Personal Qualities:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team.

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