Financial Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Act as a Finance Business Partner and integral member of the leadership team for a Line of Business.

• Assist in financial operations such as planning, analysis, risk management, controls, process optimization, and enhancing business performance.

• Provide support to LOB leaders and functional managers with business plans, priorities, and forecasts.

• Develop financial processes, systems, and policies for scalability, ensuring accurate and timely data, regulatory compliance, and governance.

• Take ownership of monthly and quarterly financial reporting for the LOB.

• Guarantee that Revenue, Deferred Revenue, and WIP are verifiable and compliant with IFRS 15 at the project level.

• Oversee Sales Commissions accounting and payments.

• Manage planning and forecasting cycles, including the QSR and QBR processes.

• Track and report on Bookings, Backlog, and Book-to-Bill metrics.

• Drive financial enhancements impacting revenue, profitability, forecasting, cash flow, and operational performance.

• Ensure the accuracy of LOB Net Revenue, revenue recognition, and completeness of cost-of-sales in line with IFRS and company policies.

• Conduct reviews of professional services projects and ensure adherence to compliant percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.

• Evaluate risk management processes, standardize policies, and enhance procedures.

• Supervise and refine financial processes and systems within the LOB.

• Provide financial insights to legal teams for vendor and customer contracts.

• Assess project bids and contract terms for compliance with corporate standards.

• Engage in or lead Finance projects aimed at implementing new systems and process enhancements.

• Support the broader Finance organization during peak periods and holiday coverage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possesses an Accounting Qualification (CPA or equivalent).

• Exhibits a strong application of current technical accounting knowledge.

• Familiar with project accounting and software accounting principles.

• Capable of analyzing data, providing insightful observations, and making valuable recommendations.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence leadership on strategic and operational levels.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally occasionally (anticipated to be less than 10%).

• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with the business as a partner.

• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and manage multiple shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Experience working with multiple entities, countries, and currencies within a Group organization.

• Proficient in accounting/ERP software and comfortable using Microsoft Office tools.

• Must be eligible to work in the designated employment location.

• Experience in software industry-related accounting, project accounting, and M&A will be advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.