Financial Analyst - RITM0460225

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join their Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team on a short-term contract. Reporting directly to the Director of FP&A, this role will play a key part in supporting core financial processes such as monthly forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the FP&A and business teams to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled analyst to gain hands-on experience within one of Canada’s leading airline organizations and contribute to key financial deliverables at the executive level.


Advantages
•Opportunity to work with a high-performing finance team within a major Canadian airline.
•Exposure to executive-level financial modeling and decision support.
•Collaborative hybrid work environment with strong emphasis on communication and business partnership.
•Ideal for professionals seeking to expand their FP&A experience in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.


Responsibilities
•Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes across multiple business units.
•Conduct variance analysis to identify key trends and provide actionable insights to business partners.
•Prepare and present monthly leadership reporting packages to senior management.
•Develop, maintain, and communicate complex business models to support financial decision-making.
•Partner with cross-functional stakeholders within the Experience portfolio (Marketing, XM, Contact Centre, Guest Engagement, etc.) to ensure accuracy of cost and profitability reporting.
•Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and process improvements.


Qualifications
Must Have:
•Proven experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis within a corporate finance environment.
•Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
•Excellent presentation and business partnering capabilities, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across teams.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related financial tools.

Nice to Have:
•Experience with Hyperion and JD Edwards (JDE) systems.
•Background in the aviation or transportation industry is an asset.


Summary
This is an exceptional short-term opportunity for a talented Financial Analyst to make a measurable impact within client's FP&A team. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and skilled at translating financial data into business insight. If you have a strong foundation in forecasting and variance analysis and thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.


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