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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. Are you ready to contribute to Air Canada’s next chapter? Reporting to the Principal, Financial Analysis, this position acts as a strategic finance partner and trusted advisor to senior leadership across the organization. The role is responsible for leading end-to-end financial evaluation of high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives, including fleet strategy, network planning, partnerships, and corporate investments. The incumbent develops and owns complex financial models, provides actionable insights to support executive decision-making, and influences key outcomes through rigorous analysis and business partnering.
Job Responsibility:
Provide guidance and leadership while demonstrating a strong understanding of all cost areas related to the airline’s operations, as well as overall airline strategy
Development of complex financial models to evaluate key decisions related to fleet composition and multibillion dollar fleet renewal programs
Provide financial analysis to the Network Planning & Fleet Transactions group in support of key tactical fleet decision
Working with all levels of the Commercial group, develop financial models and provide financial analysis and guidance related to aircraft deployment and new routes
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Network Planning, Commercial, Cargo, Alliances, and Corporate Development teams to support strategic initiatives and ensure alignment of financial and business objectives
Work with various client groups, both within the Finance branch and across the company, to guide, develop and/or improve business decision-making processes, models and tools
Develop strong relationships with various internal clients and work closely to drive improved financial performance
Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of airline economics, industry trends, and competitive dynamics, and perform benchmarking analyses with other carriers to support strategic insights
Support multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, such as cargo long-term business case, regional and narrowbody fleet strategy initiatives, airport and infrastructure-related evaluations, sustainability initiatives
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in Finance with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
Excellent understanding of cost accounting principles, financial evaluation techniques and statistical analysis
Very strong business and analytical skills
Very strong financial modelling skills
Leader and self-starter with demonstrated strong financial, technical skills and creativity
Flexible work schedule and ability to handle numerous and varied projects simultaneously
Demonstrated project management skills
Keen interest and experience in the airline industry
Strong sense of initiative and work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others
Strong organizational skills and ability to shift priorities and work under pressure
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot) and Power BI (an asset)
Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
Graduate studies (MBA or Masters in Finance) and/ or an accounting/a financial designation (CPA/CMA/CGA /CFA) would be a definite asset
High degree of proficiency with Power BI
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates