About This Role
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.
The FP&A Manager partners with Civil Aviation business and finance leaders to understand the financial impact of operational decisions. This individual maintains knowledge of operational KPIs and develops modeling as well as analysis around these core metrics to gauge performance. The FP&A manager owns Executive level reporting and dashboards to help business leaders proactively meet CAE’s financial targets. They guide the team in performing sensitivity and other ad hoc analysis to quantify strategic initiatives, trade off decisions and changes in accounting standards. The FP&A Manager works closely with the Accounting Manager to ensure the forecast is adjusted when actual timing and recognition adjusts throughout the fiscal year. They proactively identify potential areas of improvement, streamline processes to ensure accuracy and quickly implement action items.
Responsibilities :
Lead projects from a finance perspective while remaining in tune with Operational and Customer related impacts
Focus on developing executive level reports and identifying key insights for decision support
Own financial analysis and facilitate integration of trends into business unit forecasts
Partner with the business leaders to ensure financial reports include business context
Enhance processes and modeling techniques to promote efficient workflow and timely deliverables
Guide monthly analysis of KPIs and business trends to measure overall financial performance
Present in monthly business reviews and other executive meetings
Plan and execute the finance portion of cross functional projects
Maintain industry and company knowledge to effectively anticipate future trends and potential obstacles
Coordinate operational and financial data management by checking for reasonableness and validating underlying data used in financial modeling and forecasting
Proactively identify cost reduction and revenue opportunities
Ensure all stakeholders receive timely, accurate updates at least monthly to assess performance and proactively steer decisions
Drive process improvement and proactively identify cost reduction opportunities
Contribute to business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (HFM, Oracle, Hyperion) where appropriate
Any other tasks or duties as agreed with Finance Director
Qualifications & Experience :
University degree in accounting or finance required
CPA license required
MBA or graduate degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, finance or related field required
Minimum 3 years leading an accounting or finance team required
Proactive leadership approach and service oriented
In depth knowledge of accounting principles, public company financial reporting & practices
Proven management accounting skills and experience
Well-established corporate consolidation knowledge
Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
Able to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline-oriented global business requiring development and refinement of processes and procedures
Knowledge of VAT and income taxes required
Essential knowledge and experience in Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Enterprise preferred
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
Knowledge and experience in Oracle preferred
Capabilities & Competencies :
Effectively manage stress and work well under pressure
Meet deadlines within prescribed timeframes
Ability to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countries
Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives
Knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy to understand action items
Excellent presentation skills
Expert in creating and overseeing financial statements, reports and models
Able to work flexible hours (may include weekends and/or public holidays)
Some travel required (up to 10%)
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Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity EmployerCAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]
