CGI is currently seeking a self-motivated, intellectually curious finance professional with a strong work ethic to join our corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst is part of the broader Corporate Services Finance team and is responsible for providing financial analysis and insight to support management reporting and strategic decision-making.

YOUR FUTURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct involvement in the preparation of budgets, projections, strategic plans and the Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A);
• Liaising with various finance groups, operational business unit controllers and investor relations to accurately interpret information impacting the business;
• Drive continuous improvement with respect to quality of financial information (timeliness, accuracy, clarity, transparency) as well as processes and procedures;
• Preparation of PowerPoint slide decks for business reviews, budget/forecast meetings, and any other high level meetings.
• Take on ad hoc financial analyses and projects related to new business initiatives to aid evaluation and decision-making;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) (CFE successfully passed or in progress) is good to have;
• More than 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience;
• Excellent written and communication skills with a strong attention to details;
• Strategic and analytical thinking;
• Proactive attitude with regard to gathering and verifying financial information;-A sense of autonomy, initiative and responsibility;
• Must be able to address multiple issues in a high paced/high pressure rapidly changing environment;
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office software including Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Previous experience working with industry software such as PeopleSoft, Hyperion (Oracle) would be considered valuable assets.
• Fluent in French, and able to work within a primarily English environment
  

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