Assistant Financial Controller

at  Leonardo Canada Electronics TTI Tactical Technologies Inc

With over 50,000 employees, Leonardo is a global technology organisation and a key player in the international defence and security market. Leonardo Canada - Electronics is expanding at our location in Ottawa, Ontario. We have an immediate need for several key resources to support our continued growth. We offer a competitive compensation package and a work environment that supports, encourages and challenges its employees to grow personally.
As our new Assistant Financial Controller, you will manage and be responsible for the Company’s financial reconciliation and reporting requirements across projects and general operations. You will provide accurate, timely and relevant management information as well as providing advice and guidance to the President, Management and project teams. You will play a key role in delivering accounting and finance solutions to our team, working in a truly global marketplace. This is a great opportunity to make a difference, as well as satisfy our statutory requirements.
This is a full-time, permanent, Ottawa-based role.

GOOD TO KNOW:

× Group benefits are 100% Company-Paid from first day on the job (including dependents)
× Group Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan (LifeWorks), Out-of-Province travel, E-A-P
× Industry-leading Vacation entitlements
× Generous Paid Personal Leave & additional Company Holidays
× Dynamic Flex-time policy
× Remote & Office work flexibility
× Annual Incentive bonus programme
× Exceptional Employee Referral programme
× Professional Development and Credentialing support - internal (Coursera) and external opportunities
× Exceptional professional environment: you’ll join a team of some of the best talent in the business (!)
Special needs of candidates with disabilities will be accommodated. Successful candidates must fulfill requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Canadian Security Clearance. Leonardo supports the principles of employment equity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Please apply to this position as indicated.
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× Supporting the President, and our (overseas) Financial Controller with preparation of monthly forecasts, including assumptions, risks and opportunities and explanation of forecast movements.
× Supporting the business in producing robust monthly Contract Status Reports (CSRs) and quarterly Sales and Margin Trading Plans.
× Monitoring financial performance through the Monthly Forecast and Business Planning processes.
× Working with the Project Team / budget holders to understand forecast, Business Plans and CSR movements.
× Working with the Project Team to ensure correct and accurate accounting of forecast / actuals on all active projects.
× Supporting the business winning team in delivering optimal customer solutions.
× Reconciling financial data and resolving problems/issues where appropriate to ensure integrity of information provided.
× Ensuring all financial procedures and controls are applied as required; and supporting non-finance functions on their application.
× Support the annual update of the Integrated Business Plan and phased budget.
× Proactively seeking to improve local processes and working practices to drive efficiencies across the team and wider business to help drive the Finance function forward in Canada.