Senior Financial Planning Analyst

The Company

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

The Role

We’re on the hunt for a Financial Analyst on our Robotics &Space Operations team at our Brampton office.

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station Operations robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join us in an exciting role that provides exposure to a wide range of MDA Financial & Operational activities. The successful candidate for this position will constantly strive to deliver timely and accurate financial analyses to support business forecasting and key decision-making processes for MDA Information Products. They will constantly and consistently push for continuous improvement in business processes with a focus on implementing “Corporate Best Practices” throughout the Group. The position will also be responsible for executing on project deliverables on time and on budget.

Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing and supporting junior staff
• Preparing budgets and forecasts including financial analysis for business decisions
• Identify opportunities for process improvements
• Prepare monthly management and external reporting financial packages and support schedules
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition for project base accounting.
• Providing financial support in the monthly financial reporting process for Robotics and Space Operations business segment.
• Conduct monthly variance and trend analyses and report findings
• Analyze data and create financial models
• Liaise and support managers to drive the planning process for the BU's
• Ensure the SOX controls are implemented and conduct a self-audit of SOX compliance
• Preparation of SRED forecast Schedules on quarterly basis and Annual SRED Tax Return.
• Prepare audit schedules and manage/respond to queries from External/Internal auditors
• Preparation of Revenue Recognition Accounting White Papers in line with IFRS15

Job Requirements

• Highly skilled with Excel to perform financial modelling
• Ability to review contracts/deliverables and relate them to IFRS15 rules.
• Strong knowledge and background in project revenue recognition, specifically % of completion method of accounting.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Good working knowledge of SRED tax credits for technology development.
• Aptitude for identifying, reviewing, evaluating and analyzing complex information relevant to real business analysis and decision needs, and for presenting appropriate solutions
• Post secondary degree, with professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA)
• Must be able to prepare and present information with confidence and clarity to senior management
• High level of professionalism, initiative, and creativity
• Strong time management skills and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and organizational acumen to present complex information.
• At least five years of accumulated experience in relevant accounting disciplines with ideally more than one year in a business environment outside of public practice accounting firms
• Strong knowledge of Public Company SOX compliance requirements.

Comments/Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process we can assist.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

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