Analyst -Financial Planning & Analysis

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

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; CPA or CFA designation strongly preferred (candidates actively pursuing certification will also be considered). MBA is an asset.
• 3 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.

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:

Position requires Level II clearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

By joining Top Aces, you will find:

• A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
• Opportunities for development and growth;
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
• A flexible schedule;
• Attractive benefit plan.

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.

#LI-LS1#LI-Hybrid