Financial Analyst

at  CGI Group Inc

Financial Analyst
Position Description

The Financial Analyst plays an important role as part of the corporate team and is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis for a designated group of clients. The analyst has exposure to multiple business units and work closely with other corporate and operational teams to support decision-making by assembling, interpreting, analyzing, and reconciling financial data.

• This position is located in our Burlington, MA; Denver, CO; or Fairfax, FA office, however a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity and reliability of the financial and operating results for both reporting and forecasting purposes
• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly forecast for assigned client groups
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
• Deliver accurate, insightful and timely analysis of financial results against plans, forecast and budget
• Participate in the design, development and implementation of performance management tools
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to improve accuracy and drive efficiency
• Complete ad hoc reports/analysis as necessary
• Manage multiple deadlines demonstrating the ability to prioritize and a high level attention to detail
• Gather and verify financial information with a proactive attitude
• Participate in other projects as necessary

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Bachelors Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business/Economics plus 2-5 years of experience. In addition:

• Experience working with industry software such as PeopleSoft, Hyperion (Oracle) would be considered valuable assets
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, both structured and unstructured
• Accounting Designation (CPA) completed or in progress - preference will be given to candidates who have completed their CPA designation
• Advanced skills with MS Office tools including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent in verbal, written and communication skills in English and French
• Action oriented, proactive with high level of accountability for delivering quality work
• Strong work ethic
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Detail and Action Oriented
• Highly Organized
• Autonomous and Flexible
• Proactive attitude
• Dedicated to Continuous Improvement
• Inquisitive and Seeks to Understand

CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through October 31, 2024.
“CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $67,800 - $118,700.”

The Financial Analyst plays an important role as part of the corporate team and is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis for a designated group of clients. The analyst has exposure to multiple business units and work closely with other corporate and operational teams to support decision-making by assembling, interpreting, analyzing, and reconciling financial data.

• This position is located in our Burlington, MA; Denver, CO; or Fairfax, FA office, however a hybrid working model is acceptable

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity and reliability of the financial and operating results for both reporting and forecasting purposes
• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly forecast for assigned client groups
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
• Deliver accurate, insightful and timely analysis of financial results against plans, forecast and budget
• Participate in the design, development and implementation of performance management tools
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to improve accuracy and drive efficiency
• Complete ad hoc reports/analysis as necessary
• Manage multiple deadlines demonstrating the ability to prioritize and a high level attention to detail
• Gather and verify financial information with a proactive attitude
• Participate in other projects as necessar