Finance Operation Lead

Thales • Ottawa, ON

8d • CA$100,000 - CA$135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with financial regulations. This role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls, while leading a finance team to support the company’s strategic objectives. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in finance operations, accounting, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Experience building reports and/or dashboards with different tools (e.g. SharePoint, Power Bi)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Eligible or able to obtain authorization for access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Eligible to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in finance operations, accounting, or related roles.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Project financial experience would be an asset.
• Previous experience with supporting final systems upgrades or integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document and implement financial processes, procedures, and internal controls in line with Thales Group rules and IFRS.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, key metrics, and risks, providing actional insights to the finance and management team.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, coordinating with team members and departments to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with external/internal auditors during audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies within finance operations.
• Facilitate regular communication and coordination with the shared services team to ensure alignment of processes and timely resolution of issues.
• Support strategic financial planning and decision-making with accurate data and insights.
• Identify internal and external trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance financial performance.
• Lead or support financial systems upgrades, implementations, and integrations.
• Support requirement gathering, testing, implementation of new tool role out.
• Implement Financial performance dashboards for projects and business.
• Provide training, support, and development to finance staff members as required.

Benefits

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior