Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Vancouver Airport Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation days

Extensive health benefits

Retirement savings matching

Wellness programs

Community engagement

Commuting support

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Vancouver Airport Authority is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the FP&A function, drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. The role reports to the VP Finance and CFO and requires building a high-performing team that delivers clarity and strategic insight.

You will partner with senior leaders to align financial goals with the airport’s strategy, develop robust models, and empower decision-making with data-driven commentary.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• CPA designation.
• Familiarity with Canadian GAAP (IFRS, ASPE, ASNPO).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of airline/airport business models is an asset.
• Proven track record of driving financial discipline and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team with a culture of curiosity and accountability.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership with actionable insights.
• Partner with operational leaders to align financial goals with strategy.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop robust financial models for scenario analysis and initiatives.
• Educate non-finance leaders to enable data-driven decisions.
• Leverage analytics tools and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Continuously evaluate and implement modernized processes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modelling

Strategic analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Decision support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA designation

Job description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The Finance Department plays a critical role in enabling this mission by providing strategic financial leadership and operational excellence.

Position Overview

We have an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) in the Finance Department. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Director is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for driving financial clarity, discipline, and enabling performance across YVR.

This role is responsible for leading the financial planning and reporting processes at YVR. This leader is charged with building a team that provides support across the organization through effective forecasting and budgeting, supporting decision making through analysis and modelling, and by synthesizing business performance through management reporting, dashboards, and commentary.

We’re looking for a leader who connects people to purpose, bringing our organizational vision to life through clear priorities and focus on what matters most. You create clarity by defining roles, expectations, and accountabilities, and help teams see how their work makes a meaningful difference for our community and partners. You take ownership, model accountability, build strong relationships, and make thoughtful decisions grounded in our values and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team while fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and provide actionable insights that influence strategic decisions.
• Partner with operational leaders to align financial goals with business objectives and long-term strategy.
• Lead the annual budgeting and ongoing quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Educate and empower non-finance leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Leverage financial systems, data analytics tools, and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Continuously evaluate and implement innovative solutions to modernize processes.

Key Qualifications Include

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance, including at least 5 years in a leadership role supplemented by a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field or a combination of equivalent training and experience.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Familiarity with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IFRS, ASPE, ASNPO).
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of both the airline industry and airport business models is an asset.
• Proven track record of driving financial discipline and process improvement.

Year One Critical Success Factors

• Build a high‑performing FP&A function by developing talent, clarifying accountabilities, strengthening financial discipline, and embedding a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Establish the FP&A function as a trusted strategic partner by developing deep knowledge of YVR’s business, strategy, and operating environment, and by providing clear, actionable insights that influence executive and enterprise‑level decision‑making.
• Deliver modern, reliable, and insight‑driven planning and reporting through a successful budget and forecast cycle, robust financial models, and streamlined reporting and analytics that improve accuracy, efficiency, and performance visibility across the organization.

Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.

Although nostraquired, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

Salary Range

$142,720 to $214,080 per annum, based on 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity.

Performance-Based Incentive: Eligible for an annual bonus target at 20% of your annual salary.

• generous vacation days
• extensive health benefits
• retirement savings matching
• wellness programs
• community engagement
• commuting support
• continuous learning opportunities

Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

Who We Are

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at [e-mail].