Program Performance

**Program Performance & Analysis Manager**

**Role Description**

This position leads financial support and coordination on complex contracts/programs, supporting the organization with complex financial analysis and reporting requirements. Key duties are leadership of cost variance analysis and reporting, monthly program forecasting activities, EAC’s, cost baselines, tracking annual fiscal plans and monthly updates, maintaining contract budgets, and providing senior oversight of costing and pricing for new business. The individual is an effective business partner to support the various program managers in providing financial support and analysis for planning, forecasting and decision making and overall delivery of financial commitments.

**In this role, you will**:

- Responsible for all program financials, including management and review of cost, funding, labor charging, and all forecasting and internal reporting
- Supports the development of annual operating plans and forecasts as well as monthly quarterly and annual updates
- Collaborate with Program Managers to identify and quantify potential Opportunities or Vulnerabilities not in the forecast
- Performs complex financial analysis in support of ongoing program management (variance, risk, profit and loss, etc) as well as new bids and quotes
- Supports the monthly business functions of both the program and finance departments
- Participates in and supports meetings and program reviews (PMRs)
- Develops accurate and timely monthly performance reports for the programs
- Provides financial support to Program Managers in the preparation and analysis of complex project financial data and other complex contract, project or business related tasks.
- Develops financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract/program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements
- Monitors progress of program requirements as well as cost performance against plans to ensure contractual cost obligations are met
- Prepares complex financial/administrative reports for a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Provides guidance and work leadership to others

**You have**:

- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field
- 7-10 years of experience performing financial analysis or program control support, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- CPA qualifications or working towards a CPA considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of ERP based accounting systems.
- Demonstrated skills in conducting variance analysis, cost baselining and other ad hoc business performance analysis
- Bilingualism, written and spoken (French / English) is an asset.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within organization in a professional manner
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, etc.) is required and experience using ADP Workforce Now is an asset
- Ability to work well in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment
- Dedicated team player, who demonstrates initiative and independence

**At STELIA North America, we know our people are our greatest asset. We welcome anyone who is passionate, positive, team oriented, improvement focused, and willing to grow and develop their career. If you join us, you will find an environment that is challenging and rewarding, and a culture that is flexible, inclusive, and welcoming.**

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Project management: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person