Financial Business Partner

Job Description

Overview

The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the Finance Business Partner (FBP) of a market or division within Engineering Services Canada. Under the supervision of the FBPs, the Analyst will support all aspects of financial management, including project reviews and approvals, sub-market and market financial analysis, market overhead analysis, financial planning processes, and variance analysis. The FBP acts as the primary financial liaison, directly supporting the market in executing its growth strategy and helping drive business performance. The Financial Analyst is expected to contribute directly to these objectives and provide ongoing support. The Financial Analyst will also work closely with Project Management, Project Controls, FSSC, Finance Canada COEs, and Engineering Services Canada Finance.

Your role

• Participate in the preparation of consolidated periodic results and quarterly forecast updates by working with the various corporate function leads to ensure reliable and up-to-date forecasts; investigate variances, understand trends, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Participate in establishing the financial structure and reporting requirements for new major projects, ensuring the accuracy of financial results and the effectiveness of financial controls.
• Coordinate month-end closing activities, forecasting exercises, and budgeting processes with the various functional teams.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations and ensure alignment with project financial data.
• Prepare, analyze, and update cash flow forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for assigned projects while meeting corporate and operational deadlines.
• Prepare billing details for the billing team and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable.
• Support Portfolio, Sub-Market, and Market Directors with existing financial and accounting processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial tools.
• Support seamless coordination and communication with Shared Services and Centres of Excellence.
• Support internal and external audits by responding to auditor requests and providing the required documentation.
• Prepare various financial analyses and ad hoc requests from management, as required.

About you

A professional designation is not required; however, currently pursuing an accounting or finance designation would be considered an asset.

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and adapt effectively to change.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience with Oracle or an equivalent ERP system is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French, both written and spoken, is considered an asset.
• Demonstrates curiosity and ambition and encourages innovation.

• Member of the Canadian or Global Leadership Team: This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. [Be rewarded. Find out more.](#)

About AtkinsRéalis

We're [AtkinsRéalis](#), a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. [Find out more.](#)

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Employee

Job Type

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