Finance Manager- CAE Oxford Aviation Academy

Company: CAE
Location: Mesa
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Role and Responsibilities

CAE the worldwide leader in training for civil aviation is looking for a Finance Manager to join our leadership team in Mesa, AZ with Oxford Aviation Academy. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in being part of a leadership team within a training/service related business model.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare, report and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information for the CAE Oxford Aviation Academy portfolio; Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes for the closing and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting and appropriate internal controls; Report to executive management regarding monthly operational results and variances to plan and/or forecast; Manage the budgeting and forecasting functions related to academies; Analysis of operations and implementation of turn-around strategies to improve profitability and efficiency; Participate in the division's management committees; Develop and implement a development plan for the finance team in collaboration with centers of excellence; Support national and international business development opportunities; Perform monthly analysis of the business unit performance and trends, and prepare various financial reports thereon (including benchmarking of operational metrics); Perform financial analysis of strategic initiatives and business cases for the region across the business segmentation; Manage Business unit cash performance to optimize cash collection and to address delinquent accounts; Coordinate internal and external audit activities with finance staff to ensure planning and execution as per stipulated deadlines; Participate in business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (eg HFM, Oracle, Hyperion) where appropriate; Any other tasks or duties as agreed with Finance Vice President;

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• University Degree in accounting or finance
• Professional Accounting Designation
• 10+ years of senior financial analysis and reporting experience - at least 5 years in a leadership role;
• In depth knowledge of accounting principles, public company financial reporting & practices
• Proven management accounting skills and experience
• Proven experience in preparing complex business models including knowledge of DCF, IRR, long term capex projects measurement and analysis
• Knowledge of different costing principles (contribution, gross margin, allocation methods advantages/disadvantages, asset/labor utilization, variance analysis and methods)
• Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Corporate consolidation
• Able to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline oriented business that requires development and refinement of processes & procedures
• Knowledge and experience in Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Enterprise and/or Hyperion Financial Management
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
• Knowledge and experience in Oracle

CAPABILITIES & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to manage stress and work well under pressure, e.g. meeting deadlines within prescribed timeframes
• Ability to learn about the financial requirements of existing/new/different countries
• Able to work within a team environment and contribute towards team objectives and meeting various deadlines
• Able to assimilate ad-hoc and diverse information, create/provide financial models and/or analysis and present it to management successfully
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to analyze business financial performance; identify the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats; and implement appropriate measures that maximize financial performance
• Due to worldwide presences, able to work flexible hours (which may include evenings, weekends and/or public holidays)
• Occasional travel required (35-40%)

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we're proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.

The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.

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