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Financial Analyst, Sr. Associate

Waterdown, Canada

Job ID 18151
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Our Business and Operations team has an unwavering focus on our commitment to excellence in everything we do. They’re the backbone of our ability to deliver mission solutions with speed, innovation and flawless execution.

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  • Level: Experienced
  • Location: On Site
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Being in program finance, you are exposed to many different aspects of the business. You have the opportunity to collaborate with program managers, engineers, supply chain and so many wonderful people that are dedicated to the customer’s mission.

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Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Financial Analyst, Sr Associate

L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Reference #: 18151

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

The role of Financial Analyst, internally recognized as the Customer Service Group (CSG) Finance Business Partner, is integral to our WESCAM operations. The Customer Service Group manages the repair and maintenance of WESCAM turrets through a global network of service centers. With its own revenue streams (generated through service plans) and expenses (including labor and materials), CSG maintains a dedicated profit and loss (P&L) statement within the WESCAM business. This position is part of a collaborative team of three business partners, each supporting distinct areas: Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service.

Primary Responsibilities 

  • Prepare all Financial Planning and Analysis reporting as required by Finance, and the Customer Service Group (CSG)
    • Develops and maintains analytics describing business performance
    • Key point of contact for CSG-related questions to support reporting
    • Maintains PowerBi dashboards for the Customer Service Group
  • Collaborate on the annual financial operating plan for the Customer Service Group
    • Coordinate suppliers and customers of the process for successful execution
    • Prepare Corporate reporting requirements
    • Analyze and effectively communicate insightful conclusions about the business
  • Continuously improve the Monthly Financial Review (MFR) process
    • Review, analyze and add insights to actual and forecast data regarding CSG profitability and departmental expenses
    • Support and build relationships with key customers in multiple functional areas
  • Ownership of indirect / overhead expense analysis and reporting for CSG departments

Required Capabilities 

  • Ability to work independently under regular direction and guidance on non-routine tasks requiring judgement and initiative. 
  • Expert MS Excel skills. Knowledge of PowerBi an asset
  • Advanced knowledge in other MS Office suite software (PowerPoint, Word)
  • Basic relational database and SQL skills considered an asset, but not mandatory
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and data organization / interpretation skills
  • Prior experience in planning & budgeting preferred
  • Team player attitude; ability to develop strong working relationships with key managers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Open, honest customer-centric attitude 
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines
  • Technical aptitude
  • Business maturity

Desired Education and Experiences 

  • Requires practical knowledge of job area.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

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