Senior Financial Analyst

Job description

Position Description:

We have a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Global Technology Operations (GTO) business unit.

Reporting directly into the GTO Controllership group, you will be primarily responsible for collaborating with business unit leadership and finance colleagues to deliver accurate, timely and highly valued accounting and financial support.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Delivering accurate, insightful and timely analysis of financial results compared against forecasts and budgets as well as presenting these to business unit stakeholders
• Analytical support of the budgeting and forecast process, delivering well supported and documented financial plans;
• Working closely with business unit partners to understand their business, help them understand their financial drivers, and challenge their assumptions;
• Managing project and client financials according to contract; understanding key terms in contracts, financial implications of changes in those terms and the technical accounting impact of contracts;
• Propose improvements to the supporting analyses in order to improve accuracy and efficiency;
• Analysis of Balance sheet entries ensuring balance sheet integrity;
• Manage special requests and collaborate on in-house projects.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Post-secondary education and an accounting designation (CPA) or candidate to the profession;
• 3-5 years’ experience, ideally in a business partnership role;
• Proven analytical skills and ability to communicate to non-finance stakeholders;
• A strong work ethic and flexibility to meet dynamic business needs;
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and ERP aptitude;
• Experience, proficiency and comfort in communicating and working effectively at various levels, including senior management;
• A sense of autonomy, initiative and responsibility;
• A motivated self-starter that takes initiative to bring issues to resolution;
• Quality oriented strategy.

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.