Financial Analyst

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support Canadian BU team and finance for day-to-day financial matters. Assist in building and managing the BU’s annual budget and quarterly forecasts for GATE, Shared Services, and Corporate leaders. Support the review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, helping identify and explain material variances. Help monitor progress toward BU financial targets and provide insights to ensure alignment with objectives. Support GATE Ramco implementation. Participate in month-end close activities related to the BU. Prepare journal entries as required. Prepare and update financial presentations (BU Deck) for monthly and quarterly reviews. Identify risks, opportunities, and timing impacts, and communicate insights to senior leaders Assist in analyzing business trends and identifying opportunities to improve profitability. Assist in year-end audits by providing accounting team required documentation for auditors and insight on results. Work closely with accounting to strengthen month-end processes, timelines, and data accuracy. Respond to ad hoc requests from managers with agility and analytical insight. Participate in various continuous improvement projects, helping to enhance the performance and efficiency of the FP&A department. Represents the VP/CFO in his/her normal course of business to ensure proper Governance and ensuring Company Policies and Procedures are followed and adhered to. Works towards continuous work stream improvements, precision and alignment to CFO Goals & objectives.   Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required; 10 years relevant work experience in a similar type role, financial analyst/finance business partner Experience in overseeing preparation and ownership of budgets and forecasts an asset. Strong organizational and analytical skills Detailed oriented with a high degree of professionalism and strong business acumen Sold work ethic, results oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and consistently deliver on time with a high degree of accuracy Proven ability to work cooperatively within a team environment to achieve shared goals Sound judgment and high standard of ethics required Highly proficient in MS Excel Experience with aviation ERP and Oracle planning tool an asset Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers A growth mindset, a builder’s mentality and a proven history of effective execution. The ability to thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous work environment and to navigate through change. Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Excellence, Service, Integrity … Together.