Finance Business Partner – Subcontracting Operations

Résumé du poste

The Finance Business Partner will support subcontractor managers and procurement specialists by monitoring budgets, tracking performance, and ensuring forecasting accuracy for multi-million-dollar contracts. Additionally, the role involves driving cost visibility, identifying project risks, and streamlining financial processes and workflows to improve operational efficiency.

Détails du poste

As a Finance Business Partner, you will support the subcontractor managers along with our procurement specialists in the monitoring and performance assessment of our subcontractors, with a specific focus on championing budgets adherence and forecasting accuracy over multi-million-dollar contracts. Beyond numbers reporting and data crunching, we are looking for someone to drive cost visibility, support the identification of risks and streamline financial processes and workflows. With the current operational pace and the projected growth in our yard activities, efficiency gains and processes improvements are key objectives of this position, both internally and externally with our subcontractors. Key responsibilities Business Partnering & Monitoring Act as the primary financial advisor to subcontractor managers across active naval repair contracts. Track project budgets against actuals and collaborate with operations on variance analysis. Challenge cost-to-complete assessment and support the subcontracting team on the identification and mitigation of project risks. Review and validate procurement orders and commitments. Validate subcontractor billings against contractual terms and supporting documents. Process Improvements & Controls Assess existing process workflows and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs). Strengthen internal controls surrounding operational procurement, scope modifications and budget variances. Drive simplification and efficiency in our internal reporting activities and billing processes with our subcontractors. Support monthly operational close ensuring timely treatment of subcontracting information. Qualifications and requirements Technical Skills & Experience Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. CPA certification is an asset. 4 years of minimal experience. Background in project businesses, construction, heavy industrial or large manufacturing activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with industry-standard ERP systems. Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken). Fluency in both French and English is required for this position, as you will interact with both french and English-speaking suppliers, stakeholders or clients. Successful completion of the security screening process and obtainment of the required security clearance under the Federal Government’s Contract Security Program (minimum of 5 years of residency in Canada, with no interruption of 6 consecutive months).Eligible for Canada security clearance. Key Competencies Strong interpersonal acumen: ability to build trust and communicate financial insights effectively with non-financial operational staff and front-line workers. Analytical & inquisitive mindset: willingness to investigate discrepancies and inquire operations on variances and inconsistencies. Initiative & continuous improvement: demonstrate focus on identification of inefficiencies, challenging status quo and building practical, compliant cross-functional solutions. Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients. Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion. There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable. At Davie, we forge the monumental!

Ce que vous ferez

The Finance Business Partner will support subcontractor managers and procurement specialists by monitoring budgets, tracking performance, and ensuring forecasting accuracy for multi-million-dollar contracts. Additionally, the role involves driving cost visibility, identifying project risks, and streamlining financial processes and workflows to improve operational efficiency.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with 3-5 years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems is required, along with the ability to obtain Canadian federal security clearance.

Compétences indiquées

• ERP systems · Souhaitée
• Budgeting · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Reporting · Souhaitée
• Analyse financière · Souhaitée
• Comptabilité · Souhaitée
• Process Improvement · Souhaitée
• Procurement · Souhaitée
• Forecasting · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Financial analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cost visibility
• Risk identification
• Process improvement
• Variance analysis
• Procurement
• Internal controls
• Reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems
• Accounting
• Financial advisory
• Contract management
• Internal Reporting
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Workflow Management
• Variance Analysis
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Auditing
• Billing
• Construction
• Business Administration
• Internal Controls
• Business Partnering
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Creativity
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Innovation
• Operations
• Project Risk Management
• Relationship Building
• Subcontracting
• Process Improvement
• Security Clearance

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• Finance & Accounting
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