Project Planning and Control Analyst

Job summary

The analyst will support global software engineering projects by managing financial review cycles, budget profiling, and resource assignment validation. They will also lead continuous improvement initiatives and maintain structured communication with internal clients regarding project budgets.

Job details

Passionate about your field? Looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? Want to join a world class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Then CAE is the right employer for you! Come share your passion with us! The role we are offering you: At CAE, our teams are committed to staying innovative and on the leading edge. By joining our centralized planning and control team for global software engineering, you will have the opportunity to participate actively during the projects financial review cycles, material purchase and more! That’s why we need your expertise and passion to complete our team! Here are some tasks specific to this role, in support to the Engineering activities: Projects budgets : Review cycles (variances (amounts and explanations), budgets remaining and required Budget expenses profiling (including validation with resources assignments). Regular, structured communication with internal clients. Related reports. Submit process improvements ideas Lead continuous improvement activities Other financially related tasks as required. Minimal Qualifications: In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Outllok, Excel) Knowledge of Planisware is a strong asset. Perfectly bilingual (French and English). College degree or bachelor degree equivalent combination of related training and experience. 1 to 3 years previous experience in a similar role is an asset. Team spirit, flexible, ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to effectively manage the pressure and stress imposed by deadlines. Effective time management and planification; taking into account multiple tasks in parallel. Ability to create positive relationships with colleagues and internal customers at all levels. willingness to learn new software tools. CAE offers: Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan Work-Life Balance: Flextime & California Fridays all year Fun at work: social and community events all-year round With over 10,000 employees located in 35 countries, CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. To learn more: www.cae.com About CAE At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success. Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity & Accommodations CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed. Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The analyst will support global software engineering projects by managing financial review cycles, budget profiling, and resource assignment validation. They will also lead continuous improvement initiatives and maintain structured communication with internal clients regarding project budgets.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a college or bachelor's degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with knowledge of Planisware considered a strong asset. The role requires 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, strong time management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits
• Defined benefits retirement plan
• Group registered retirement savings plan
• Physical wellness plan
• Supplementary maternity plan
• Flextime
• California fridays
• Social and community events

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project planning
• Project control
• Budgeting
• Financial review
• Microsoft office
• Excel
• Outlook
• Planisware
• Data analysis
• Time management
• Communication
• Continuous improvement
• Financial reporting
• Resource assignment
• Software engineering support
• Data Privacy
• Willingness To Learn
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Planning
• Civil Aviation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Innovation
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Software Engineering
• Time Management
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Engineering
• Software
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Program Planning and Control Analyst
• Project Controls Manager
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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