Financial Performance & Program Analysis Manager

At STELIA North America, we’re offering the opportunity for a career that’s out of this world! We’re looking for someone to join our Finance team in Lunenburg, NS or Mirabel, QC.

STELIA North America, an affiliate of the Airbus Group of Companies, is a recognized leader in the design, analysis, and development of advanced composite structures for the aeronautic, defense and space markets. Headquartered in Lunenburg, NS, and with a site in Mirabel, QC, we operate more than 180,000 sq feet of facilities that are focused on composite, metal or hybrid sub-assemblies for major aeronautical players and innovating global solutions.

Role Description

This position leads financial support and coordination on complex contracts/programs, supporting the organization with complex financial analysis and reporting requirements. Key duties are leadership of cost variance analysis and reporting, monthly program forecasting activities, EAC’s, cost baselines, tracking annual fiscal plans and monthly updates, maintaining contract budgets, and providing senior oversight of costing and pricing for new business. The individual is an effective business partner to support the various program managers in providing financial support and analysis for planning, forecasting and decision making and overall delivery of financial commitments.

In this role, you will:

• Perform complex financial analysis in support of ongoing program management (variance, risk, profit and loss, etc) as well as new bids and quotes
• Be responsible for all program financials, including management and review of cost, funding, labor charging, and all forecasting and internal reporting
• Develop financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract/program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements
• Provide guidance and work leadership to others
• Collaborate with Program Managers to identify and quantify potential Opportunities or Vulnerabilities not in the forecast
• Provide financial support to Program Managers in the preparation and analysis of complex project financial data and other complex contract, project or business related tasks.
• Support the monthly business functions of both the program and finance departments
• Develop accurate and timely monthly performance reports for the programs
• Participate in and support meetings and program reviews (PMRs)
• Prepare complex financial/administrative reports for a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor progress of program requirements as well as cost performance against plans to ensure contractual cost obligations are met
• Support the development of annual operating plans and forecasts as well as monthly quarterly and annual updates

You have:

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, etc)
• Bilingualism, written and spoken (French / English) is an asset
• An ability to effectively communicate with all levels within organization in a professional manner
• Demonstrated analytical skills with high attention to detail
• CPA qualifications or working towards a CPA considered an asset
• The ability to work well in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment
• 7-10 years of experience performing financial analysis or program control support, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of ERP based accounting systems
• Become known as a dedicated team player, who demonstrates initiative and independence
• Demonstrated skills in conducting variance analysis, cost baselining and other ad hoc business performance analysis
• Completed of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field

At STELIA North America, we know our people are our greatest asset. We welcome anyone who is passionate, positive, team oriented, improvement focused, and willing to grow and develop their career. If you join us, you’ll find an environment that is challenging and rewarding, and a culture that is flexible, inclusive and welcoming.

We offer competitive total rewards package including:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending Account • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Company Matched Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Group TFSA • Paid Personal Days • 12 Company Holidays • Employee Family Assistance Program • Out of Country Travel Insurance • Shares Purchase Plan • Free on-site parking • Employee Social Events • Learning & Development Programs