FP&A Team Lead

About This Role

Title                    FP&A Team Lead – CAT/FTO Americas

Department      Finance

Reporting to      FP&A Manager – CAT/FTO Americas

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The FP&A team lead owns and analyzes financial statements while working closely with the business and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy. They contribute to the overall financial story and develop the forecast and budget. The FP&A Team Lead owns and distributes regular reporting to the business and Finance. They maintain financial models and ensure the forecast remains aligned with changing business conditions.  The FP&A Team Lead performs research and analysis to inform business decisions and develop the overall financial story. This role also challenges current business practices to help develop way to improve revenue and cost performance. This role implements best practices, streamlines processes and enables efficient workflow to ensure timely reporting.

MAIN TASKS:

• Highly involved in data governance amongst CAE platforms (Essbase, Oracle, HFM)
• Mentor and train new FP&A professionals on company and industry knowledge as well as systems and tools
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual financial information including execution of the overall financial close process
• Own and present executive level reports identifying key insights for decision support
• Ensure all stakeholders receive timely, accurate performance updates and proactively steer decisions
• Proactively anticipate business partner questions when new or changing business trends are identified
• Drive process improvement and proactively identify cost reduction opportunities
• Analyze financial data and maintain financial models to accurately project financial results
• Retain industry and company knowledge to enhance variance explanations and financial reporting
• Oversee and present monthly analysis of KPIs and business trends to measure overall financial performance to the business and Finance
• Contribute to business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (HFM, Oracle, Hyperion) where appropriate Collaborate with business partners to ensure forecasts and analysis are relevant and any gaps to financial targets are identified
• Challenge business partners on revenue and cost trends when financial drivers indicate areas of opportunity or potential risks
• Drive business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (HFM, Oracle, Hyperion) where appropriate
• Own ad hoc projects or analysis to enhance financial performance and better understand business drivers
• Any other tasks or duties as agreed with FP&A Manager

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in accounting, finance or related field required 
• CPA license preferred 
• MBA or graduate degree preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, finance or related field required 
• Knowledge of accounting principles, public company financial reporting & practices required
• Excellent analytical skills, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills 
• Able to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline-oriented business requiring development and refinement of processes and procedures 
• Essential knowledge and experience in Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Enterprise preferred 
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access) 
• Knowledge and experience in Oracle preferred
• Ideally bilingual (English & Spanish)

CAPABILITIES & COMPETENCIES:

• Effectively manage stress and work well under pressure
• Meet deadlines within prescribed timeframes 
• Ability to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countries 
• Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives 
• Knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand action items 
• Collaborates effectively with other analysts
• Well-established corporate consolidation knowledge
• Excellent presentation skills 
• Experience presenting and overseeing financial statements, reports and models 
• Develop reporting and effectively present ad hoc and diverse information to leaders 
• Effectively analyze business financial performance and implement appropriate measures to maximize financial performance 
• Able to work flexible hours (may include weekends and/or public holidays) 
• Some travel required (up to 10%)

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.