Finance Analyst III

CAE is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Analyst III for its Business Aviation Training division. This individual contributor role focuses on operational finance, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for global training centers. The role supports strategic financial planning, consolidates data, and provides insights into business performance and cost management. Responsibilities include financial reporting, variance analysis, supporting close processes, and driving process improvements.

Must Have

• 6–8 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Strong communication skills to engage with non-finance stakeholders
• High energy, maturity, and ability to work independently
• Forecast, review, and report financials with variance analysis
• Ensure financial reports comply with IFRS standards
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Drive process improvements and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Analyze financial data to assess business health
• Maintain financial models for accurate projections
• Prepare and present reports for leadership

Good to Have

• Accounting experience preferred
• Familiarity with Oracle, Hyperion, and HFM is a plus

About This Role

CAE is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Analyst III to support its Business Aviation Training division. This individual contributor role focuses on operational finance, with responsibilities across budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for global training centers.

The ideal candidate has:

• 6–8 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Accounting experience preferred (degree or relevant work history)
• Strong communication skills to engage with non-finance stakeholders
• High energy, maturity, and ability to work independently
• Familiarity with Oracle, Hyperion, and HFM is a plus

Location: Dallas, TX or Montreal (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)

Role Type: Individual Contributor

This role supports strategic financial planning and consolidates financial data across regions, helping deliver insights into business performance and cost management.

Main Responsibilities:

• Forecast, review, and report financials with variance analysis
• Ensure financial reports comply with IFRS standards
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Anticipate and address questions from business partners
• Drive process improvements and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Analyze financial data to assess business health
• Maintain financial models for accurate projections
• Prepare and present reports for leadership
• Collaborate with business partners to identify gaps to financial targets
• Support system enhancements (HFM, Oracle, Hyperion)
• Lead ad hoc projects to improve performance and understand business drivers
• Perform other duties as assigned by the FP&A Manager

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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 CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com

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