Financial Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Serve as a Business Partner, enhancing performance through KPIs and motivating the business to surpass objectives.

• Ensure the accuracy of financial records, integrity, and adherence to policies.

• Implement changes aimed at boosting efficiency, effectiveness, profitability, and cash flow.

• Assist the Line of Business Leader and functional managers in developing business plans, setting priorities, and creating forecasts.

• Advance financial processes, systems, and policies to ensure scalability, accurate data, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.

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

• Guarantee that Revenue, Deferred Revenue, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) are documented and auditable under IFRS 15 at the project level.

• Oversee the accounting and payment processes for sales commissions.

• Manage planning and forecasting cycles, including Quarterly Strategic Reviews (QSR) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR).

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

• Enhance revenue, profitability, forecasting, cash flow, operational efficiency, and overall performance.

• Ensure precise net revenue recognition and completeness of cost-of-sales in line with IFRS and company policies.

• Conduct reviews of professional services projects, ensuring compliant percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.

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

• Supervise and refine financial processes and systems within the line of business.

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

• Collaborate with functional leads on proposals and contract negotiations.

• Lead or contribute to Finance projects focused on implementing systems and process enhancements.

• Offer support to the broader Finance organization during peak periods and holiday coverage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possesses an Accounting Qualification (CPA or equivalent).

• Exhibits proficiency in applying current technical accounting principles.

• Familiarity 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 both strategically and operationally.

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

• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with the business in a partnership role.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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

• Proficient in the use of accounting/ERP software and comfortable with Microsoft Office applications.

• Background in software industry accounting, project accounting, and M&A experience is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.

• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.