Position: Financial Analyst – Defense & Security Programs
Overview:
Join a leading organization in the military and defense sector, where your expertise in financial analysis will directly support mission-critical programs. This role requires individuals who are eligible for Canadian security clearances and can handle export-controlled data. You’ll play a key role in cost performance analysis, forecasting, and strategic financial planning for complex, long-term projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Collect, organize, and analyze financial data from multiple sources to develop actionable insights and recommendations.
Monitor and evaluate cost performance against baseline program plans, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and earned value metrics.
Identify and communicate cost trends, variances, and risks to program management for timely decision-making.
Support long-range financial planning by developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, constraints, and organizational priorities.
Maintain and update cost and schedule performance measurement baselines, and provide clear reporting on earned value and variance analysis.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, and variance analysis.
Strong proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control methodologies.
Experience with Estimate at Completion (EAC) and earned value management (EVM) is highly desirable.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
Security & Compliance Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Eligible to handle U.S. export-controlled data.
Must have a valid Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment.
Must not pose a risk to the safeguarding of controlled goods.
Active Reliability Clearance required.
Must be eligible to obtain Secret Level II clearance within 6 months of hire.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON.
À propos d'Aston Carter:
Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.
Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
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About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
