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"Cascade Aerospace is one of Canada's leading specialty aerospace and defence contractors - a place where we do cool things for great customers!" We invite you to consider a career with us - come, experience our creative, innovative, and performance-based company!
Job Description
Financial Data Analyst supports financial planning, reporting, costing, and business decision-making through advanced data analysis and financial modeling. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Excel, Power BI, and database querying tools, combined with a solid foundation in accounting and ERP systems. This role will transform complex financial data into actionable insights that drive operational and financial performance.
CPA designation is not required. Candidates with strong analytical, financial modeling, and business intelligence skills are encouraged to apply.
This position requires immediate Controlled Goods clearance, therefore, only Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered at this time.
Major Responsibilities & Duties
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze large volumes of financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain recurring financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
- Provide actionable recommendations to management based on financial and business performance.
Financial Modeling
- Build, maintain, and enhance financial models for budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making.
- Develop profitability, pricing, and cost allocation models.
- Perform sensitivity and trend analyses to support business initiatives and investments.
Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
- Design and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
- Extract, transform, and analyze data using SQL, Power Query, and other query tools.
- Improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and automation across finance processes.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define reporting requirements and data solutions.
Costing & ERP Systems
- Support product costing, operational costing, and margin analysis initiatives.
- Analyze manufacturing, distribution, or operational costs to identify efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain and validate financial data within ERP systems.
- Partner with operations, supply chain, and accounting teams to improve cost visibility and reporting.
Accounting & Financial Controls
- Apply general accounting principles to ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting.
- Support month-end and year-end financial reporting activities.
- Assist with account reconciliations, financial audits, and internal controls as required.
- Ensure data integrity between ERP systems and reporting platforms.
Core Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including: PivotTables, Power Query, Advanced formulas and functions, and Financial modeling
- Strong proficiency in Power BI dashboard development and data visualization.
- Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
- Strong understanding of data management, reporting automation, and analytics best practices.
- Familiarity with ERP reporting tools and financial data structures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Education
- University degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent
- CPA designation is not required.
Experience
- 3–7 years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, data analytics, or related finance roles.
- Experience building robust financial models and conducting financial analysis.
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, JD Edwards, or similar).
- Experience with costing and general accounting practices.
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or operational finance environments.
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and business intelligence tools.
- Experience with advanced analytics, forecasting, and scenario planning.
- Understanding of cost accounting methodologies and profitability analysis.
Reasons To Apply
- Employee retention and engagement is important to Cascade; we value our employees.
- Comprehensive benefits package provided. Extended benefits and the Employee Resilience Program (all 100% paid by Cascade) are offered after 3 months of employment and Pension matching after 6 months.
- ATO (Approved Training Organization) provides endorsement (type) training & development.
- Company-wide social events and family functions throughout the year.
- Relocation Package available for qualifying candidates.
About Cascade
Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a dynamic, privately-held Canadian specialty aerospace and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.
All employees are encouraged to realize their true potential and play an active role in fostering an environment of safety, quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. We are a diverse organization that strives to be respectful and inclusive of everyone and to treat employees fairly and equally.
At Cascade Aerospace we strongly believe in the value of teaming - with our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. It is by "Teaming with the best" and working collaboratively with our many partners that we are able to offer custom-tailored solutions for each customer's unique requirements. Our value proposition is that we build enduring customer relationships, and our strategic focus is customer satisfaction. It is a driver in all our decisions.
Cascade Aerospace is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this in your application, cover letter, or resume.