Finance Manager

Finance Manager

PAL Aerospace

St. John’s, NL

Reference # NH – PAL - 9669

The Opportunity

Meridia Recruitment is proud to partner with PAL Aerospace headquartered in Atlantic Canada with a global presence in over 40 countries, PAL Aerospace has spent more than 50 years building a reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and specialized aviation solutions. The organization delivers airborne special mission services that help customers respond to complex security, safety, economic, and environmental challenges.

They're seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in St. John’s, NL. In this role, the successful candidate will lead financial planning, forecasting, and KPI reporting for the Technical Services group while supporting strategic initiatives and providing financial insight that helps drive strong business decisions.

What You Will Do

• Preparing annual budget in collaboration with the Technical Services operational teams.
• Creating weekly reporting and monthly forecasting including variance analysis to annual and monthly targets for management.
• Budgeting, tracking and analysis to support the coordination of all business-related decisions and activities.
• Collaborating with the larger finance team to create the consolidated annual PAL Aerospace budget and write-up.
• Monthly and quarterly completion of MD&A and Board Reports detailing divisional and consolidated financial results compared to budget/forecast.
• Liaising with divisional managers to provide them an understanding in how their operations are performing financially as it relates to budget and forecast.
• Assisting strategic initiatives from a finance perspective including, but not limited to, acquisitions, program financial bids, post program win implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• 5-7+ years progressive work experience in the area of Finance or Accounting with a Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of proven people management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Professional Accounting Designation is a requirement for this role.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) would be a considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (preferably Microsoft Dynamics (GP)) used for various financial reporting functions.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and ability to provide policy guidance on complex financial transactions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) is required.
• Analytical skills – ability to complete in depth variance and describe the drivers of the performance of the business.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple financial projects.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Why Join PAL Aerospace

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pension Plan with Employer Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines.

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, contact Andrew Abbott at ***email_hidden*** or Natalie Hand at View email address on canada.jobradars.com If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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