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: 10 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.