Principal Financial Analyst

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY
Open Text 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 Open Text, AI is at the heart of everything we do-powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

YOUR IMPACT
At Open Text, this role is more than just numbers-it's about shaping the financial future of a global tech leader. As a  Principal Financial Analyst on our FP&A team , you'll play a key role in driving strategic decisions that power the success of our Engineering and Security Products organizations. Your insights and analysis will directly influence how we allocate resources, invest in innovation, and grow our business.

You'll take the lead on 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:

Be a strategic partner  to the Engineering and Security Products ELTs, influencing key decisions that drive performance and transformation.

Lead core financial operations , oversee annual budget planning, monthly forecasting, and close processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of strategic financial insights to senior leadership.

Shape the future  through financial modeling and long‑term planning that supports our most ambitious goals.

Lead deep financial analysis to unlock value  from ROI assessments and lifecycle optimization to strategic recommendations across your portfolio.

Anticipate and act  in identifying financial risks and opportunities and collaborate with leaders to minimize exposure while seizing the upside.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

6+ years of proven experience leading high‑performing teams, with a strong track record of people development and results delivery

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 bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA or CPA a plus)

A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and thrive in ambiguity

ONE LAST THING:
Open Text is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At Open Text, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.

Open Text's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

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