Senior Financial Analyst
Calian
Accounting & Finance, IT
Remote
USD 85k-95k / year
About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to play a key role in supporting divisional decision-making across healthcare, IT, and select defense training areas. This position focuses on forecasting, budgeting, pricing analysis, and financial planning, providing actionable insights to managers and directors. The role offers an opportunity to influence processes, improve data consolidation across multiple ERPs, and contribute to strategic initiatives within a collaborative FP&A team.
Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and pricing modeling for divisional operations.
- Consolidate and analyze data across multiple ERPs to provide accurate and actionable insights.
- Prepare gross margin and variance analyses to inform divisional decision-making.
- Serve as a trusted financial business partner to managers and directors, fostering accountability and collaboration.
- Support process improvements, automation, and the adoption of analytics tools including Power BI and AI solutions.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of financial best practices across the team.
- Other duties as required within the context of the role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a complex or project-based environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in P&L analysis, financial modeling, and delivering actionable insights.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- Clear and effective communication skills to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP/BI tools; experience with SAP and Power BI considered an asset.
- Detail-oriented, logical, and inquisitive with a commitment to accuracy in reporting and analysis.
Additional Requirements
- Knowledge of journal entries, basic accounting principles, and divisional financial structures.
- Interest in AI and analytics tools to improve financial planning and reporting processes.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, data-intensive environment with complex workloads.
Compensation
Salary range: $85,000–$95,000 annually
Position Type
We have 1 available position.
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At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
How we hire
- Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self! - Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.
- We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
- Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
- Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
- In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
- Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
- Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
- Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
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- Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
- Prepare a list of questions to ask us
- Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
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- We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
- We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
- Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process