Job Description

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.



AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do--powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.



YOUR IMPACT

At OpenText, this role is more than just numbers--it's about shaping the financial future of a global tech leader. As aLead Financial Analyston our FP team, you'll play a key role in driving strategic decisions that power the success of our Engineering organization. Your insights and analysis will directly influence how we allocate resources, invest in innovation, and grow our business.

The Lead Financial Analyst will be a key player helping lead monthly results reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, business modeling, and providing financial guidance that helps our leaders make smart, data-driven decisions. Your ability to distill complexity into clarity will be instrumental in helping our teams see the big picture.

In this high-impact role, you'll work with autonomy, collaborate across departments, and navigate input from multiple stakeholders. If you're a self-starter with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in a fast-moving environment, you'll thrive here--and help us do the same.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS:

Business partnership collaboration with Engineering leaders to develop long range plans and short-term forecasts, while tracking progress at both strategic and granular levels Financial operations support, for annual budget planning, monthly forecasting, and close processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of strategic financial insights to senior leadership. Cross-functional collaboration,working closely with the accounting team during monthly, quarterly, and year -end close process. R cost expertise,analyzing and evaluating spending categories such as Hyperscaler labs, Royalties, Internal/External labor, and supporting software. Agility and versatility,responding to evolving business needs through targeted ad hoc analysis, financial insights, org structure change support Automation - will be given opportunity to automate tasks and reporting with leeway to implement best practices across all Engineering business units

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED



5+ years of experience in financial analysis or a similar role, with prior experience supporting R teams in the software/technology sector A bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics, or a related quantitative field Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and data-driven decision-making A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial/reporting systems and BI tools. A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence cross-functional stakeholders and thrive in ambiguity

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us athr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.