Financial Analyst, Digital Initiatives

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Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC, CAN
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Supports financial reporting, monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance analysis for a digital initiatives portfolio. Partners with subsidiaries and stakeholders, reconciles financial results, prepares management presentations, monitors initiative performance, and contributes to special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc analyses.
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Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future - every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.


Description
Under the direction of the Finance Manager, Digital Initiatives, the Financial Analyst supports the financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and analysis activities of the digital initiatives portfolio. The role includes preparing financial reports, analyzing performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with key stakeholders, and contributing to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.


In this role, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for:

  • Assist the finance team in various activities, including all phases of the monthly close process and the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports.
  • Partner closely with subsidiaries and business stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Analyse, reconcile, and validate monthly financial results and key performance drivers.
  • Prepare financial analyses and presentations to support senior management decision-making.
  • Participate in the annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes.
  • Monitor the financial performance of digital initiatives and support project-related financial analyses.
  • Participate in special projects, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc analyses as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • University degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum of 4 to 6 years of previous financial analyst responsibilities, such as financial reporting and analyzing financial performance
  • Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA, CFA designation
  • Capable of working on projects with little guidance
  • Consolidation experience
  • Creative mind/able to think outside of the box
  • Good analytical and technical skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and actions to people at all levels of the organization
  • Results-oriented with strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Hyperion Enterprise and Oracle systems, an asset
  • Fluency in English and in French

Benefits

  • Group Insurance
  • Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Group RRSP
  • CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Flex Time
  • Enhanced Parental Leave

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

       

Position Type                      Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed.

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As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Skills Required

  • University degree in accounting or finance
  • Recognized accounting certification such as CMA, CA, or CGA
  • 4 to 6 years of experience performing financial analyst responsibilities, including financial reporting and financial performance analysis
  • Ability to work on projects with little guidance
  • Consolidation experience
  • Strong analytical and technical skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills across organizational levels
  • Results-oriented with strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of Hyperion Enterprise and Oracle systems
  • Fluency in English and French
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The Company
HQ: Montréal, Quebec
10,806 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of 75 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. Testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 13,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries

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