Job Description

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is an IoT pioneer, empowering businesses and industries to transform and thrive in the connected economy. We are a growing organization with a clear vision for being the IoT partner of choice for wireless device-to-cloud solutions. Our values of Innovation, Execution and Trust are the guiding principles in everything we do. Sierra Wireless has over 1,400 employees globally and operates in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com .

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

At Sierra Wireless diversity is valued and celebrated. We strive to foster an inclusive organization. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status to grow their careers here.

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, Corporate to join our Finance team in our Richmond, BC headquarters. In this role, you will provide analytical support to key decision makers within the Company. Reporting to the Director, FP&A, Corporate, you will be responsible for providing financial analysis, reporting and modelling support for various business units of the Company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated and business unit analysis and reporting for monthly operations reviews:
• o Analyze operating costs - provide explanation for variances in operating costs to Plan and previous forecasts
• o Partner with business unit analyst in understanding the driver of variances and identify potential risks and opportunities in the forecast
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to develop the annual budget, quarterly guidance, monthly forecast and other ongoing operations reports; provide assistance and training for the business unit leads to complete their forecast
• Develop and provide KPIs for the business units to support decision making
• Support the financial reporting team in preparing management material for both internal and external stakeholders
• Review complex financial information and reports and support other finance teams as required (e.g. accounting, tax, treasury, financial reporting, legal, etc.)
• Maintain an environment of continuous improvement by strengthening, modifying or eliminating current processes to increase efficiency and strengthen controls

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• University degree
• Professional Accounting designation (preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in a senior financial analyst role within Finance
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-look ups) and working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• ERP and Planning tool Experience (ideally JDE, Anaplan, Essbase etc.) an asset
• Experience in Business Intelligence (BI) tools; implementation of BI tool an asset
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work closely with internal/external team members at a senior level
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision
• Highly organized and ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects

What We Offer

Our people are friendly, collaborative, and like to share their ideas and knowledge with one another. This creates an amazing environment where we learn from each other and innovate together.

Our Canadian benefits include paid vacation and sick days, extended health and dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, matching retirement savings program, and employee and family assistance programs.

Our Richmond headquarters offers a subsidized cafeteria, free parking, free shuttle service from Skytrain, a Wellness Program that includes an onsite fitness center, onsite fitness classes led by professional instructors, free healthy snacks each month, and wellness activities and challenges to keep our minds and bodies active. We also host various social and cultural events throughout the year where we come together to have fun and celebrate. Within our Global Inclusion and Diversity Program, our Employee Resource Groups provide opportunities for our people to support and champion Women in Tech, Pride at Sierra, and Mental Health Awareness.

If you like working with a successful team, are looking for competitive salary and benefits, and the opportunity to represent a recognized and innovative brand, we'd love to have you join our team!

How to Apply

Please submit your resume online through our careers website using the "Apply" button below. If you are a job seeker with a disability and you need individualized support during the application or interview process, please leave us a note on your application form.

We thank you for your application and appreciate your interest in Sierra Wireless, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.