Edmonton Airports – Chief Financial Officer

Odgers Berndtson; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A key transportation hub in Canada is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy during significant growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in capital-intensive environments, proven success in capital raising, and strong leadership skills. The role requires building a top-notch finance team and collaborating with executive leadership to ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven executive experience in aviation, transportation or infrastructure.
• Successful track record in managing large-scale capital projects.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Extensive experience in capital-intensive environment

Capital raising

Financial reporting

Financial planning

Team building

Job description

About Edmonton Airports

Edmonton Airports is a dynamic and forward-thinking transportation hub, serving as a critical gateway for commerce, tourism, and innovation in Alberta and beyond. With a bold vision for growth and transformation, the organization is undertaking significant capital development projects to enhance infrastructure, sustainability, and passenger experience. 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 (or Edmonton Airports), a community-based, not-for-profit corporation established in 1990. Edmonton Airports vision is simple : “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 will be to enhance the organization’s operational and financial performance and support the ongoing expansion of the airport to meet the needs of this fast-growing region. The CFO will be responsible for growing and mentoring a first-class team, strengthening the areas of financial reporting, financial planning, capital allocation, and capital raising, as well as serving as a true strategic business partner to the CEO and Leadership team.

The Individual

The ideal candidate for the CFO role will be a proven executive with extensive experience in a complex, capital-intensive environment which may include aviation, transportation or infrastructure. The CFO will have proven success in capital raising and managing large-scale capital projects. They will bring an entrepreneurial mindset and play a pivotal role in international investment attraction in various sectors including, aerospace and defense, global logistics, commercial industrial real estate, hospitality entertainment, technology, and innovation. The successful candidate will be a positive, collaborative and engaging leader with an ability to build a world-class finance team and forge strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

To fill this position, Edmonton International Airport has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online below.

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Edmonton International Airport is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Edmonton International Airport throughout the recruitment, choice and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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