As the Business & Finance Integration Analyst, you will report to the Program Manager- Twin Otter and you will play a pivotal role in driving cost transparency, process efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the lifecycle of the program. You will act as a key liaison between the PMO, Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams, integrating financial insights with program execution. This role demands a hands-on, analytical leader with the ability to blend cost control, performance metrics, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced program environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Integration & Cost Control
- Maintain and update program budget baselines, EAC (Estimate at Completion), and cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor actuals vs. planned costs and report on cost variances and trends.
- Partner with Finance and Procurement to validate actual cost flows, accruals, and supplier-related cost impacts.
- Develop monthly reporting packages to support program reviews and executive decision-making.
Process & Operational Efficiency
- Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvement initiatives within PMO and interfacing functions.
- Create and maintain process maps, documentation, and standardized reporting workflows.
- Recommend and support automation tools and technologies that improve data flow and process transparency.
Risk & Opportunity Management
- Support identification, quantification, and tracking of cost-related risks and opportunities.
- Assist in contingency planning, change impact analysis, and reserve tracking.
- Evaluate financial implications of design decisions, scope changes, and schedule shifts.
Balanced Scorecard & KPI Framework
- Design and maintain the DHC 515 Balanced Scorecard (BSC) in alignment with program objectives.
- Define and track program-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across cost, schedule, risk, and quality dimensions.
- Ensure KPI dashboards are updated monthly and provide actionable insights during PMO reviews.
- Drive cross-functional alignment around metric definitions and governance cadence.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as finance and performance integration liaison for the PMO with functional and business unit leads.
- Clearly communicate budget impacts, cost risks, and performance insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support decision-making through scenario modeling and data-driven insights.
Education & Experience
- 5-10 years experience working in a project management financial controlling role, within a multi-function, multi-level organizational environment.
- A combination of education and experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing will be considered.
- Degree in Business, Project Management or Finance.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in a large component manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry.
- Previous experience in a program or change management role reviewing potential change and harmonizing the plan for incorporation.
- Financial acumen including working knowledge of cost estimating, able to manage the project budget and spend.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and familiarity with ERP systems
- Advanced knowledge in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Team oriented and works well in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to manage and act on multiple projects and priorities at one time.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Capability to maintain steady control and calm when facing challenges.
- Metrics-focused.
- Critical thinker who can navigate complex, unclear situations.
Work Location & Conditions of Employment
- Position is onsite and based in Calgary, AB
- Candidate may be required to travel at short notice.
- Schedule flexibility may be required.