Senior IT Financial Performance Analyst

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about financial and operational analysis and looking to contribute to the performance of a strategic Information Technology sector? At iA Financial Group, you will have the opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise to support decision-making and continuous improvement. As a Senior IT Financial Performance Analyst, you will play a key role in monitoring the financial and operational performance of IT teams. You will contribute to the achievement of business objectives by acting as a trusted business partner to managers and by delivering analyses, forecasts, and recommendations that support informed decision-making.

Requirements

Holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or another related field.
Has a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role.
Is recognized for strong analytical skills and the ability to transform complex data into clear and meaningful insights.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to present analyses to a variety of stakeholders.
Shows a high level of rigor, attention to detail, and a results- and solutions-oriented mindset.
Demonstrates positive leadership, collaboration, and influence with business partners.
Has a strong interest in the field of Information Technology.
Is autonomous, proactive, creative, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Has strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the incumbent will be required to deliver presentations, participate in discussions, and draft emails with internal partners on a weekly basis.

Nice To Haves

Holds a CPA designation (an asset).
Has knowledge of Power BI, ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), and/or Planning Cloud (an asset).

Responsibilities

Providing the sector Delivery Lead with a consolidated view of all financial indicators (expense monitoring, variances, etc.) and operational indicators (e.g., workforce tracking, capacity management, timesheet quality, actual consultant rates), as well as relevant performance trends.
Acting as a liaison with delivery team managers (directors, assistant directors, etc.) and supporting them by providing information, services, and guidance to help maximize financial and organizational performance.
Conducting various analyses, including sector expenses, project credit rates, overhead allocation, and other ad hoc management analyses; making recommendations, communicating impacts, and developing action plans when required.
Producing management reports, analyzing variances, ensuring discrepancies are addressed, and recommending actions to the Senior Director and the sector management committee.
Preparing forecasts, documenting and communicating them, and advising managers when variances occur.
Developing and presenting the annual IT budget for the sector.
Supporting other Performance Analysts in the resolution of complex issues and projects.
Working closely with Portfolio Management teams, particularly in the development of Lean Business Cases (LBCs) and Strategic Business Cases (SBCs).
Improving processes and procedures to increase efficiency through automation.
Ensuring the application and deployment of policies and guidelines.