Chief Financial Officer

Edmonton International Airport (YEG); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation hub in Edmonton is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to spearhead its financial strategy during a period of significant growth and transformation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in capital raising and managing complex projects, along with a collaborative leadership style. This role involves enhancing financial performance and mentoring a skilled finance team, serving as a strategic business partner to the organization's leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in complex, capital-intensive environments such as aviation or infrastructure.
• Proven track record in capital raising and project financing.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with international investment attraction experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy during growth and transformation.
• Enhance operational and financial performance.
• Grow and mentor a first-class finance team.

Skills

Capital raising

Managing large-scale capital projects

Leadership

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Edmonton Airports is a dynamic and forward-thinking transportation hub, serving as a critical gateway for commerce, tourism, and innovation in Alberta and beyond. Edmonton Airports manages Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Villeneuve Airport (ZVL). YEG, Canada’s fifth-busiest airport, is operated by the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Edmonton Airports), a community-based, not-for-profit corporation established in 1990. Edmonton Airports’ vision is : “More flights to more places.”

The Opportunity

Edmonton Airports is looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy during a pivotal period of growth and transformation. The CFO will play a central role in capital raising, project financing, and financial leadership, ensuring the airport’s long-term financial sustainability and operational excellence. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the CFO’s mandate includes enhancing operational and financial performance, supporting ongoing expansion to meet the needs of a fast-growing region, growing and mentoring a first-class finance team, and serving as a true strategic business partner to the CEO and Leadership team.

The Individual

The ideal candidate will be a proven executive with extensive experience in a complex, capital-intensive environment such as aviation, transportation or infrastructure. The CFO will have a track record in capital raising and managing large-scale capital projects. They will bring an entrepreneurial mindset and play a pivotal role in international investment attraction across sectors including aerospace and defence, global logistics, commercial / industrial real estate, hospitality and entertainment, technology, and innovation. The successful candidate will be a positive, collaborative, and engaging leader capable of building a world-class finance team and forging strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

To Apply

To fill this position, Edmonton Airports has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://en-careers.odgers.com/en-ca/job/30596/.

We thank all those who express an interest; however, only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Edmonton Airports is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, accommodations will be provided during recruitment and assessment processes to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to reach a broad pool of candidates for our searches, our DEI team encourages you to review the Self-Declaration Form.

Seniority and Employment Type

• Seniority level : Executive
• Employment type : Full-time

Job Function and Industry

• Job function : Finance, Accounting / Auditing, and Management
• Industries : Airlines and Aviation