Finance Analyst

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

We are now hiring a talented Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Regional Airlines team. Reporting to Finance Business Partner, the incumbent will be a key member of the team, supporting a wide range of corporate reporting activities. If you are up for your next challenge and eager to learn, this is a great place to jump start your career.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a full cycle of monthly reporting activities including prepare journal entries, run close-off models, validate invoices by running internal analysis, prepare balance sheet reconciliations in line with a month-end task checklist.
• Monitor, validate and process incoming charges / revenues as required relating to the Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA).
• Provide support to investor relations team on monthly, quarterly, and year-end variance explanations regarding CPA versus Budget, Outlooks, prior years results
• Generate monthly P&L reports with AC reporting tools, provide variance explanations and actively participate in the report review process in accordance with corporate/branch financial and accounting policies and requirements.
• Play an active role in planning, preparation and explanation of periodic outlook, annual budget, and long-range plan  
• Actively participate in annual CPA Rate setting process in the assigned area
• Assist Manager, Financial Services and other team members in providing financial support to branch personnel regarding interpretation and application of CPA, financial and accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
• Perform analysis on financial results, review performance of assigned areas by using KPIs and tracking them consistently
• Participate in financial audits and ad hoc valuation projects as required  
• Establish positive and effective working relationships with internal teams as well as our external partners

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance or Accounting. An Accounting designation or an MBA is an asset.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in financial processes and financial analysis techniques.
• Leader and self-starter with demonstrated strong financial, technical skills and creativity.
• Must be results driven and attentive to detail  
• A strong team player with demonstrated record of initiative and strong work ethic.
• Experience/knowledge of company/airline operations is an asset.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others.
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written.
• Good organization skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Highly motivated and energetic individual with ambition to learn.
• Advanced Excel, Word, Power Point and experience working with financial software/applications.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.