Manager - Program Finance

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 3,000 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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a Manager - Program Finance on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

 

 Role:

• The Manager, Program Finance provides effective and efficient financial management and control relating to pricing of new bids/programs, capital investment decisions and control over key cost components for revenue recognition, in order to achieve optimal profitability. Responsibilities include contribution to the senior divisional team via accountability for pricing, cash management and capital spending requirements for new projects, and other management reporting and analysis including budgets and strategic plan for Satellite Systems.

 

Tasks:

• Manages the division's Capital Expenditure and new technology investment financial planning process involving monthly forecast, annual operating plan and strategic growth plan, reporting to our parent company. This includes the management and coordination of the information gathering process, report and schedule preparation, analysis, interdepartmental liaison and the management review and finalization process.

• Oversees the approval of capital expenditures and new technology investments including adherence to Company Policy, Authority Matrix and applicable IFRS requirements.

• Provides support to New Business team when required, pertaining to proposals pricing and management reports. Includes review of costing and financial assumptions as well as preparation of financial summary for management approval.
• Assesses Financial viability of new partners and communicates conclusions/recommendations to New Business & Procurement teams.
• Manage the estimation for % of completion process for key cost elements (ie subcontract costs) for revenue recognition.
• Prepare Margin assessments/cost multipliers for revenue recognition including project risk and management reserve assessment.

• Provides financial and audit support to the organization in relation to government assistance related to large programs, including the preparation/submission of business cases when applicable to obtain additional funding
• Oversees other Corporate required submissions such as; the annual insurance renewal package and responds to any other insurance related questions

• Performs ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling as required

• Manages minimum 2 direct report
• Acts as delegate to Director, Finance in his/her absence

 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years in finance/accounting, preferably with 2 to 5 years of direct related experience in a manufacturing environment
• In depth knowledge of IFRS, cost accounting management, financial forecasting and analysis models
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong planning & scheduling abilities to achieve deliverables on time
• Functions well independently with minimum supervision and under pressure with effective problem-solving capabilities
• Initiative, willingness to learn and good business acumen are essential qualities
• Advanced computer skills with a concentration on spreadsheets, modelling and graphic software with a view to improve efficiency
• French & English / written & spoken
• CPA designation or equivalent experience

 

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 ITAR.

Benefits statement:

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process.  Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.