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Financial Analyst, Specialist

L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Reference #: 30753

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

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.