Financial Planning & Analysis, Flight Operations Co-op

Porter Airlines Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Financial Analyst to assist in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) within its Toronto Downtown office. This role involves managing month-end fuel data, analyzing flight operations costs, and preparing journal entries. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Accounting or Business and have strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers opportunities for process improvement and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Strong ability and curiosity for self-learning and adapting to new software and processes.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to drive change and improve processes for greater efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close by analyzing flight operations cost variances.
• Assist end-to-end fuel reporting and planning, including analysis and forecasting.
• Contribute to Finance Modernization projects.

Skills

Self-learning

Proactive mindset

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, Flight Operations, the Analyst supports FP&A by managing month-end fuel data, analyzing flight operations costs, and preparing related journal entries. The role includes fuel consumption forecasting, vendor coordination, capital expenditure reconciliation, and contributing to Finance Modernization projects. The Analyst works closely with FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, and Flight Ops teams and participates in the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support month-end close by analyzing flight operations cost variances and preparing reclass entries.
• Assist end-to-end fuel reporting and planning, including analysis, forecasting, and vendor coordination.
• Contribute to Finance Modernization projects by ensuring efficient process setup and implementation.
• Reconcile capital expenditure (Capex) requests, close out projects, and assist with reforecasting.
• Document and maintain processes to support Finance and Flight Operations.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support FP&A and Flight Ops teams as needed.
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy.

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Strong ability and curiosity for self-learning and adapting to new software and processes.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to drive change and improve processes for greater efficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software, or ERP systems is an asset.

Location

Toronto Downtown Office (250 Yonge Street) #LI-Onsite

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.