About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry based in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world’s largest fleet of aircraft and helicopters in the business, general, and regional aviation sectors.

Over nearly 100 years, we have made numerous breakthroughs in the development of engines that transport goods and equipment, fight wildfires, and carry passengers.

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada’s best employers in 2026, according to Forbes, for the 11th consecutive year. The company also ranked first among employers in the country’s aerospace and defense industry. Furthermore, our headquarters consistently ranks among the best employers in the Montreal area. Together, these accolades confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

An Overview in Numbers

• More than 70,000 engines in service (and that number continues to rise), designed and built to rigorous specifications.
• More than 15,000 employees worldwide, shaping the future of aviation.
• More than 16,000 customers across 185 countries and territories,
• A company that designs, builds, and repairs engines like no other before it.

Culture, Mission, and Values

At Pratt & Whitney, sustainability, social responsibility, and employee development are essential to our success. We want our colleagues to feel valued and to thrive both personally and professionally. We know what it takes to advance the future of the aviation industry together.

Summary Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager – PPH Aftermarket Finance, the Finance Manager will support the aftermarket department, specifically within the FMP (Fleet Maintenance Plan) team.

The individual will serve as a business partner. As such, the financial manager plays a key role in the financial management of complex, long-term contracts in a high-volume environment. He or she acts as a business partner to the sales and operations teams to support decision-making, ensure the profitability of agreements, and secure financial commitments throughout the life of the contracts. The person will also liaise with the offshore team.

Main Responsibilities

Financial modeling and proposal support

• Participate in establishing new contracts with major industry players operating fleets of engines:
  • Develop and maintain advanced financial models (Excel) to support client proposals
  • Develop various scenarios to guide business decisions
  • Validate and challenge models prepared by the sales teams before contract signing
  • Participate in the structuring and review of agreements

 Financial management of contracts

• Responsible for ensuring that contracts are properly executed from a revenue recognition perspective:
  • Participate in the review of contracts to ensure compliance with negotiated terms and limit future risks
  • Monitor financial parameters (rates, billing, maintenance reserves, etc.)
  • Support contractual adjustments (e.g., asset transfers, sales, changes to terms)
  • Address special situations (e.g., customer default)
  • Conduct analyses to estimate the final profitability of contracts over their lifetime

Forecasting and Financial Monitoring

• Validate monthly reconciliations and participate in the month-end process;
• Participate in the budgeting process;
• Prepare variance analyses (actual vs. budget/forecasts)

Required Qualifications

Education

• Hold a recognized accounting designation (CPA)

Professional Experience

• At least 7 to 8 years of experience in a large or medium-sized company
• Experience in an accounting firm
• Experience in the manufacturing sector
• Experience managing internal clients

Skills

• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or another major ERP system (a plus)
• Process improvement and automation (a plus)
• Experience with Power BI (a plus)
• Bilingual in both spoken and written French and English

Specific Skills

• Demonstrates an interest in the industry
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms
• Able to manage large databases and detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change in a positive manner
• Ability to understand various processes and systems
• Demonstrates thoroughness, commitment, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Why Join Pratt & Whitney Canada

• Contribute to the mission of a globally recognized leader
• Flexible schedules
• Range of employee benefits, savings plan, and retirement plan
• Parental leave financial assistance program
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Deferred Compensation Leave Program
• Childcare for Young Children
• Various Employee Programs
• And more!

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