Senior Finance Analyst - EMEA

About This Role

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Finance Analyst to join our team based out of our Burgess Hill office. In this role you will be joining an EMEA team of around 35 heads providing financial expertise and guidance to our Teams in EMEA, with our key locations being the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE. This role will involve providing financial insight and analysis to support key decision-making processes, ensuring the organisation achieves its financial and strategic objectives across all locations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an in-depth understanding of the defence industry and financial management.
The role involves working closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, providing expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. This role is Hybrid and will require you to be in the Burgess Hill office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Key Tasks

• Lead the consolidation and preparation of the monthly forecast and associated reporting packs for the EMEA Region

• Consolidation and preparation of the single project view monthly, including all intercompany workshares

• Consolidation of the regional budget and strat plan, with associated supporting documentation

• Preparation of ad hoc analyses for questions from the regional or corporate management and presentation to Senior Management to support business decisions

• Identification and monitoring of risks within the Region as well as identifying opportunities to increase profitability

• Support complex projects across the business which include: financial modelling, trend analyses, sensitivity analyses, profitability analyses

• Support in the preparation of business cases as required

• Identify and realize efficiencies, harmonize structures and tools within International Region

• Interface with various functions across the company, such as Business Development, Operations, Legal and the Headquarter in Montreal

• Super user in the region of Hyperion Planning

• Regional financial support as needed, new systems/tools

• Any other duties as may be required

About you
Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and accounting practices

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, ideally within the defence sector or a similar highly regulated industry

• Experience with project accounting, cost management, and contract pricing

• Demonstrated ability to work with complex financial models and large datasets

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear insights

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

• Proficiency in financial software and advanced MS Excel skills (modelling, pivot tables, etc.).

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, with a strategic mindset and the ability to work independently

• Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborative and able to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Position Type                       

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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.