Senior Financial Analyst

Description:

CAE, a global leader in aviation training and simulation, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Transaction Team (FP&A) to join its Montreal-based team supporting the Flight Services Software division. This high-impact role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with commercial, strategy, and cross-functional teams and to contribute directly to the company’s strategic growth in software services.

As the finance partner for Strategy and Commercial groups, you will bring clarity and insight to transaction proposals, refine financial forecasting models, and ensure accurate pricing and revenue projections. Your work will be essential to aligning transactions with company profitability goals, supporting budget planning, and influencing executive-level decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

📊 Financial Modeling & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models (P&L and cash flow) to assess profitability, ROI, IRR, and NPV

• Analyze transaction proposals for financial soundness, including scenario testing and sensitivity analysis

• Present financial analysis to senior executives during weekly business reviews

• Support customer contract evaluations to ensure financial alignment and value capture

• Work with large datasets (pricing, costs) to derive insights for strategic decisions

🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with commercial, delivery, engineering, customer service, and technology teams to refine transaction models

• Continuously improve estimation processes for greater forecast accuracy

• Coordinate with internal finance teams to align with CAE Flight Services’ budget and strategic planning cycles

📆 Reporting & Planning:

• Conduct monthly variance analysis against forecast, budget, and prior year results

• Support the annual budget process and provide ad hoc analytical insights

• Help drive strategic planning processes through financial data sharing and alignment

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

• CPA or CFA designation (in progress or completed)

• Strong experience in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel

• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

• Bilingual (French and English), with collaboration required across North America

What CAE Offers:

• Strategic role in a growing business line

• Competitive salary and paid overtime

• Flexible group insurance plan

• Defined benefit pension plan

• Employee stock purchase plan with matching

• Group RRSP plan

• Physical wellness and employee assistance programs

• Supplementary maternity leave benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working environment

Additional Details:

• Sector: Financial Planning & Analysis / Technology

• Type of Position: Permanent, Full-time

• Work Style: Hybrid

• Posting Date: Reposted 27 minutes ago (original post likely prior to June 27, 2025)

• Start Date: As soon as possible