FP&A Analyst I

5 Minutes ago • All levels

Financial Analysis

Job Description

CAE is a global leader in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare, committed to revolutionizing training with digitally immersive solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and readiness. The Defense & Security business unit focuses on preparing military customers for peak mission readiness. This position is for a Financial Analyst I – FP&A, reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager within the USA Defense & Space organization at CAE USA. The role involves performing monthly departmental budget analysis, preparing financial reports, conducting forecasting, and supporting financial planning processes.

Good To Have:

Strong critical thinking with the ability to develop solutions to complex challenges
Excellent communications and organizational skills
Ability to research, organize and analyze financial data
Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
SQL knowledge is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task as required
Ability to work independently on special projects
Ability to work in an environment that supports employees from all backgrounds and fosters an environment of inclusion

Must Have:

Perform Monthly departmental budget analysis
Analyze profit-and-loss income statements, balance sheets and prepare reports on findings to inform budgeting and cost recommendations to management
Conduct cadenced and ad hoc financial and economic analysis and forecasting through use of financial models and evaluate alternate financial plans
Develop and implement strategies to best utilize the financial information systems available to provide the most accurate, timely and reliable sources for financial reporting and analysis
Support monthly financial forecasting and annual financial planning processes
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related business field
Experience analyzing and reporting data
Experience with Microsoft Suite
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role

Perks:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

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About This Role

Who We Are:

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

Financial Analyst I – FP&A working under the Senior FP&A Manager for the USA Defense & Space organization at CAE USA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform Monthly departmental budget analysis
Analyzes profit-and-loss income statements, balance sheets and prepares reports on findings to inform budgeting and cost recommendations to management.
Conducts cadenced and ad hoc financial and economic analysis and forecasting through use of financial models and evaluates alternate financial plans
Develop and implement strategies to best utilize the financial information systems available to provide the most accurate, timely and reliable sources for financial reporting and analysis
Support monthly financial forecasting and annual financial planning processes

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related business field
Experience analyzing and reporting data
Experience with Microsoft Suite
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

Strong critical thinking with the ability to develop solutions to complex challenges
Excellent communications and organizational skills
Ability to research, organize and analyze financial data
Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint. SQL knowledge is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task as required
Ability to work independently on special projects
Ability to work in an environment that supports employees from all backgrounds and fosters an environment of inclusion.

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Must be able to perform in an in office setting as well as a remote setting with little oversight

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking.
Shifts and/or schedules may change throughout the year as dictated by management and business needs
May be required to sit and review information on a computer screen for long periods of time
May require repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard
Extended working hours may be required as dictated by management and business needs

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

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 hrops@caemilusa.com

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

All for building a safer, smarter world

Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally.

Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.