About This Role

What we are looking for: 

We are seeking a strategic and agile individual with a wide-ranging skill set to be a key member of our Global Commercial Finance Team in the Defense and Security Business Unit. In this position, you will be responsible to support this function at both a tactical and strategic level and help position for future growth. 
 

Responsibilities: 

Work collaboratively with Regional Finance, Commercial, Business Development Teams, Solution and Engineering teams 

Collaborate with our CAE’s team to develop a strategy to monetize our intellectual property

Support the Solution,  Price Strategy and Price to Win exercises

Thoroughly review customer Request for Proposals (RFP) and associated commercial documentation to identify financial risks and implications and make recommendations to mitigate

Support pricing function with the due within the team to minimize risk and maximize profitability in the Defense and Security Business Unit

Lead and coordinate relevant discussions between subject matter experts both in Corporate and the Business Unit

Support process alignment and harmonization with our worldwide finance team

Support customer negotiations 

Requirements: 

Minimum 5 years of applicable experience

Capability of obtaining a Canadian Security & Controlled Goods clearance (mandatory) 

Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or similar discipline

Experience in Financial Analysis & Modelling 

Experience in operations and or business development an asset

Comfortable in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 

Relevant experience in business cases, accounting (IFRS) & financial principles an asset 

Knowledge of the Canadian Government procurement system

Experience in bids and proposals.

Experience in the Defense Industry

Functions well in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision

Innovative and has a creative solution mindset 

Autonomous and resourceful 

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills and business acumen

Capacity to build and leverage a network and maintain relationships 

Ability to work in an International environment 

Ability to coach and provide guidance 

Ability to lead and work effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams 

Bilingual – English and French 

Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com