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.
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support both FP&A and Finance Operations within a collaborative, high‑performing finance team. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, while supporting the month‑end close process and periodic forecasting activities.
The Senior Financial Analyst works closely with internal finance partners, cross‑functional stakeholders across the organization, and external auditors. In addition, the role supports selected activities for the Manager, Finance Operations, providing meaningful exposure to core finance processes, increased responsibility, and strong opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead area‑level financial planning and analysis, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long‑range planning, in close partnership with business stakeholders.
- Analyze monthly financial performance versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare and deliver management reporting packages, dashboards, and KPIs, providing clear and actionable insights to support strategic decision‑making.
- Conduct ad‑hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and profitability assessments to support business initiatives and investments.
- Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers, productivity metrics, and margin performance, translating business activity into financial impact.
Month‑End Close & SAP Financial Reporting
- Play a key role in the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close process within SAP S/4HANA, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial results.
- Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with accounting policies and ICFR requirements.
- Perform balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with accounting.
- Ensure financial data integrity within SAP, including the accurate use of GL accounts, cost centers, and profit centers.
- Coordinate with Accounting and shared services teams to meet close timelines and support internal and external reporting requirements.
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Monitoring
- Monitor Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable balances to ensure timely processing, accurate posting, and proper classification.
- Review aging reports, identify past‑due items, and work with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues impacting cash flow and working capital.
- Analyze trends in payables, receivables, and cash conversion metrics, providing insights and recommendations to management.
- Support the month‑end close by ensuring AP and AR subledger activity is complete, accurate, and reconciled to the general ledger.
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to strengthen controls, reporting quality, and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education
- CPA or CPA (in progress) preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Data Analysis
Experience
- 6+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hands‑on experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred)
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
- Self‑starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Compensation
$80,000 – $95,000
Vacancy
We have 1 available position
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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
- 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)
- 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
Perks and benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Robust company-paid benefits
- Generous time off package
- A balanced approach to work and life
- Stock purchase plan
- RRSP program*
- Work from home options
