Sr Analyst - Commercial FP&A

at  WestJet

WHY WESTJET:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.
WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we’re going global.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a postsecondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration. A post graduate degree/designation (e.g. CFA, MBA, CPA) would be considered an asset.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in progressively complex financial analysis roles
• Ability and desire to provide keen insight to business partners (both in functional and technical capacities) to help drive meaningful business decisions
• Extensive experience with financial analysis and modelling, including sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Experience with and ability to distill large data sets in order to determine relevant information needs
• Strong communicator who demonstrates ability to focus communication to the needs of the audience and translate financial information to operational information
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough, with a desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to analyze business results, identify and clearly summarize key issues
• Excel proficiency (ability to prepare pivot tables, VLOOKUP formulas, etc.)
• Experience using Access databases, Oracle EPM (Hyperion), or equivalent systems
• Experience with business intelligence tools and/or proven ability to learn new systems quickly would be considered an asset (SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience identifying requirements and testing finance modules for new software system implementation would be considered an asset
• Works independently, displaying an intellectual curiosity that can create process efficiencies and drive improvements for the team
• Able to handle pressure and meet tight timelines in an environment with a high volume of activity
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

This is a hybrid position; you will be required to work at the WestJet Campus in Calgary approximately 2-3 days / week.
Candidates need to be located within Calgary Metropolitan Region.
Reporting to the Director of FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis), WestJet is seeking a Sr Analyst- FP&A to support the WestJet Group with foundational processes, including monthly forecasts and annual budgets. In addition, this individual will conduct forward-looking financial and operational analyses to support a variety of projects and strategic initiatives, communicating the findings to Executive stakeholders. Senior Analysts will be expected to mentor peers, perform review, as well as work on more complex analyses and portfolios.