Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.  

The Role:

As part of the Corporate Finance team, the Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis manages the management reporting consolidation, reporting and forecasting of the P&L as well as supporting various other department budgets and external requests that FP&A manages. This role reports to the Senior Manager, FP&A and interacts closely with members of the operational finance teams and other corporate department teams.  

Job Responsibilities: 

•  Manage consolidations process of Profit & Loss (P&L) statement for management reporting of actuals and forecast reporting purposes.  
• Lead Month End Forecast activities and of P&L, CAPEX, and OPEX for the Monthly Business Review. This includes working closely with Business Area Finance teams, Tax, Investor Relations, and departmental owners. 
• Support the IT department as a Business Partner, providing accurate and timely data on CAPEX and OPEX budgets as well as Headcount against their Annual Operating Plan (AOP). 
  Prepare and analyse management reporting of consolidated financial results, including liaising with various Business Areas Finance teams to understand the financial results and variances of the respective business. 
  Work with Business Area finance teams, Shared Services and other stakeholders on building data-driven narrative to support the financial statements and Board presentations. 
  Support corporate reporting with audit-related requests from External Auditors. 
• Support external requests (eg. government surveys, customer-driven surveys, banks).
• Drive special projects as assigned. 
• Build trust-based relationships through effective communication with internal and external stakeholders – Business Area Finance teams, all levels of management and other corporate groups. 

Skills and Capabilities Essential Skills: 

• Post-secondary education in finance/accounting CPA (CA, CMA or CGA) Designation 
• Experience within an IFRS environment 
•  Experience working in a project revenue/overtime environment
• OneStream, Workiva experience is an asset (comparable tools will be considered) 
• Ability to extract, work with and synthesize large volumes of data and derive narrative behind it 
• Infor LN ERP proficiency (other ERP proficiency will be considered) 
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic fast-paced environment and to meet tight deadlines 
• Strong sense of ethics and a team player. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and analytical skills 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint and other associated Microsoft Office products. 
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, take ownership and drive projects/issues to completion. 
• Organized, autonomous, proactive and a good sense of judgment 
• Demonstrated skills leading without authority and driving projects to completion. 
• Process improvement mindset and ability and willingness to drive change 

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of post-designation accounting experience 
• Multi-entity, multi-currency environment experience desired 
• Experience in consolidation and reporting systems an asset 
• Experience working and connecting data from a multitude of systems and software 
• Experience with high complexity projects such as M&A activities, system implementations, capital and financing transactions is considered an asset but not mandatory  

Special Considerations:   

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and be able to obtain higher clearances.   

Benefits Statement:    

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family.  

Equal Opportunity Statement:    

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.    

The compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate