Senior Financial Analyst
L3HARRIS WESCAM Division
Reference #: 25312
Waterdown, Ontario
About L3HARRIS WESCAM
As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.
About the Role
Develops, interprets, and implements financial concepts for financial planning and analysis. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts. Provides analysis of discretionary expense data. Prepares reports of findings and recommendations to leadership. Responsible for coordinating and consolidating large amounts of data, in many aspects of the finance routine.
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare all Financial Planning and Analysis reporting as required by Finance
Develops key analytics describing business changes, etc.
Recommend changes to standard reporting to better highlight key business issues and concerns
First point of contact for Internal Research and Development (IRAD) expenses and Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses to support corporate reporting
Support and continuously improve the Monthly Financial Review (MFR) process
Support and build relationships with key users in Engineering and SG&A functions
Perform analysis on Net Present Value and Return on Investment for IRAD projects
Compile and analyze financial and non-financial data pertaining to all discretionary spend departments
Maintain Forecasting and Budgeting (MiFAB) internal software for FP&A
Prepare, coordinate, and consolidate various downstream scheduled and ad-hoc analyses and reports with expectation to propose solutions to problems for others review
Required Capabilities
Ability to work independently under regular direction and guidance on non-routine tasks requiring judgement, ownership, and initiative
Advanced MS Excel skills required
Intermediate knowledge in other MS Office suite software (PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams)
HFM and SmartView reporting writing an asset
Strong analytical, problem solving, and data organization / interpretation skills
Financial modeling and financial statement analysis skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet tight or conflicting deadlines
Continuous improvement mindset and suggests continuous improvement activities / initiatives
Prior experience in planning & budgeting an asset
Basic knowledge of Power Query considered an asset
Basic knowledge of dashboard software like Tableau and Power BI considered an asset
Desired Education and Experiences
Requires proficient knowledge of job area.
May have practical knowledge of project management.
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting or College Diploma and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree of equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
