Finance Advisor

Air Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Canada is seeking a Finance Advisor to join our team in Dorval. The role supports monthly close processes, budgeting, and financial analyses to drive profitability. You will collaborate with Commercial branches and advise business units on strategies to improve revenue and reduce costs.

Requirements include a finance-related undergraduate degree and 3–5 years of experience; CPA is an asset. Strong Excel and adaptability to new ERP systems are essential for success in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Strong initiative, energetic with creativity.
• Be adaptable and ready to learn a new Finance ERP system.
• Solid analytical skills and knowledge of accounting cycle.
• Experience/knowledge of airline operations is an asset.
• Well-developed Excel skills and ability to learn financial software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal with the monthly financial close process and reporting deliverables.
• Support other team members as required through periods of increased workload.
• Assist clients in all financial aspects of the management control process (month-end accruals, SAP journal entries, budget and forecast).
• Establish a positive relationship with Air Canada Commercial branches to balance financial control, advisory and support.
• Advise business unit managers in development of strategies to meet financial goals including revenue enhancement and cost reduction.
• Track monthly operating expenses and produce monthly/ad hoc reports for budget management.
• Participate in analysis of the financial performance of the business unit.
• Perform cost/value comparisons for new projects/contracts/business cases using internal/external data.
• Assist with additional SAP functions on an ad-hoc basis.
• Ensure high quality output in terms of timeliness, accuracy, and user-friendliness.

Skills

Initiative

Creativity

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Adaptable

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and ambitious individual to learn and progress in their career with Air Canada. The Finance Advisor will work collaboratively with the Commercial Branches of Air Canada, in support of the airline's business objectives and continued drive towards sustained profitability. This position reports to the Principal, Finance Business Partner.

Responsibilities:

• - Support the Principal with the monthly financial close process and reporting deliverables.
• - Support other team members as required through periods of increased workload.
• - Assist clients in all financial aspects of the management control process (i.e. Month-end accruals and adjustments, SAP journal entries, budget and forecast process)
• - Establish a positive relationship with the Air Canada Commercial branches to become "part of the team", effectively balancing financial control, advisory and support roles
• - Have an advisory role to business unit managers in the development of strategies and initiatives to meet or exceed the unit's financial goals, including revenue enhancement and cost reduction initiatives
• - Keep track of monthly operating expenses, producing monthly and ad hoc reports to improve expense and budget management
• - Participate and provide support to the analysis of the financial performance of the business unit
• - Perform cost and value comparisons for new projects, contracts and business cases, using internal and external data to continuously improve the financial performance of the business unit
• - Assist with additional SAP functions on an ad-hoc basis
• - Ensure a consistently high level of quality in service provided relative to timeliness, accuracy, and user-friendly output

Qualifications

• - Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field
• - 3-5 years of experience
• - CPA designation is an asset
• - Self-starter, energetic with strong sense of initiative and creativity
• - Be adaptable and ready to learn a new Finance ERP system
• - Solid analytical skills
• - Knowledge of financial analysis techniques and accounting cycle
• - Experience/knowledge of company/airline operations is an asset
• - Well-developed Microsoft Excel skills and ability to learn financial software/applications
• - Results driven with good organization skills and ability to work under pressure
• - Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• - Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.