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title: Project Financial Controller
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  - 10-15 years
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# Project Financial Controller

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and
engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures.
SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to
offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility
studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing
infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

 

## Context

The ideal candidate will handle procurement for the project, assist the project
manager in planning, monitoring, and controlling budgets, and coordinate and
prepare client billing.

## Missions/Main Duties

- Lead the financial oversight of complex projects with a strong focus on
  material purchasing and BOM management.
- Monitor procurement activities, financial commitments, and project costs to
  support budget performance and profitability.
- Deliver meaningful financial analysis on variances, risks, profitability, and
  cost trends across projects.
- Coordinate core financial control processes, including month-end activities,
  work in progress, billing, and budget updates.
- Partner with project managers as a senior finance advisor and contribute to
  the continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting tools.

## Profile/Skills

**Education:** Bachelor’s degree in administration or equivalent education.

**Years of Experience:** 5-7 years of experience in a similar project management
role.

**Technical Skills:**

- Excellent proficiency in the Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in MS Project (an asset).
- Knowledge in the technical field of transportation (an asset).
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, in French and
  English.\*

\*Reason for bilingualism requirement: You will have the opportunity to
collaborate with a diverse clientele, including both French-speaking and
English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore essential for building
strong relationships with our clients, understanding their specific needs and
communicating effectively in their preferred language.

 

**Personal Qualities:**

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

« SYSTRA Canada has an equal access employment program and encourages women,
Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. »

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading
purposes and includes the feminine.

## Workplace Type

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