Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
Position Reports To: Manager Corporate Controller
Job Location: Ottawa - Hybrid
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 CAD

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or a related field is required.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA (or progress towards these) would be an asset.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, or related fields.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, financial modeling, dashboard preparation).
• Familiarity with financial reporting and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) would be an asset.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proactive, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in the Defence and Aerospace industries would be an asset.
• Be able to hold a Government of Canada Security Clearance (Secret level) and Controlled Goods Clearance.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong oral and written English language capabilities.
• Fluency in French would be an asset.

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Support the creation of detailed financial models for forecasting and planning.
• Provide input to the forecasting process by analyzing historical data and market trends.
• Prepare and analyze financial performance reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) comparing actual results to budgeted figures.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify key financial performance drivers.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed, including scenario and what-if modeling.
• Compile and present financial reports to stakeholders, offering actionable insights.
• Assist in preparing reports on the company’s financial position and performance.
• Track and report on key financial and operational metrics, providing insights into trends and opportunities.
• Analyze KPIs to identify areas of success and areas needing improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather data, understand performance drivers, and support the achievement of financial goals.
• Assist with drafting standard operating procedures.
• Support finance operations, including vendor invoice processing.
• Support in the development and continuous improvement of financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.