Financial Analyst
Core
Prepares and reviews financial information, tracks KPIs, investigates variances, and translates data into actionable business insights to support planning and forecasting.
Role type
Financial Analyst
Builds
Financial reports, dashboards, KPI tracking, and analytical models
Domain
Corporate Finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis (via careerplan.io/jobs/123830-financial-analyst-at-cae)
Required skills
Financial modeling, Variance analysis, Data validation, Budgeting and forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access
Preferred skills
Excel macros, Baan ERP systems, AI and automation tools
Responsibilities
Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports and dashboards; Analyze revenue, costs, margins, and working capital drivers; Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual results; Maintain and improve financial models and reporting tools; Support month-end, quarter-end, and budgeting processes; Reconcile and validate financial data across source systems; Develop business knowledge to strengthen financial commentary; Collaborate with Accounting and business partners to support decision-making; Prepare presentations and ad hoc analyses for leadership; Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC