Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Lead Financial Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented lead Financial Analyst to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in the financial management of assigned programs, providing comprehensive financial analysis and actionable insights to drive program success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, monitoring, and analysis of Earned Value Management (EVM) systems and processes to ensure successful project delivery on schedule, within scope, and budget.
• Establish and maintain cost control systems, including the setup of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to accurately track project costs and budgets.
• Analyze and report on project performance, including cost and schedule variances, using EVM metrics such as Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
• Develop and maintain integrated cost and schedule baseline forecasts to enable accurate project tracking and future planning.
• Collaborate with program managers, project leads, and other stakeholders to monitor project scope, budgets, and timelines, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Manage program cash-to-cash cycle and customer invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, contractual requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepare month-end journal entries and accruals to support timely financial reporting.
• Produce ad-hoc financial analyses and management reports to assist in decision-making and strategic planning.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with government contracts and complex projects, especially if not from the aerospace or defense industries.
• Active member of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Association, or nearing completion of designation.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, cost control, or program management, with a strong emphasis on EVM principles and practices.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proven ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data clearly and effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, and SAP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong preference for experience in aerospace, defense, or related industries with an understanding of government contracting and compliance requirements.
• Collaborative environment, looking for someone who will integrate within the larger team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

The position operates from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The team is based on-site with collaboration among pricing, GL, and program teams. The work schedule includes three days in the office (Monday to Wednesday) and two days working from home, with flexibility based on program requirements. The work environment supports continuous learning and offers free parking.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Aston Carter

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine d’approvisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

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About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.