FP&A Financial Analyst (100880)

WestJet; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian airline in Calgary is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial processes including forecasts and budgets. The candidate should have a degree in Commerce or Business Administration, 3 to 5 years of financial analysis experience, and strong Excel skills. This hybrid role offers flexibility with in-person collaboration required three days a week.

Benefits

Travel privileges for employees and family

Flexible savings and benefit programs

Fun and friendly culture

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in progressively complex financial analysis roles.
• Ability to distill large data sets to determine relevant information needs.
• Works independently and is able to handle pressure under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful financial and operational insight.
• Support detailed financial modeling and analysis for business cases.
• Author monthly reporting packages and expense variance analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Postsecondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration

Postgraduate degree/designation (e.g. CFA, MBA, CPA)

Tools

Business intelligence tools (SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI)

Oracle EPM (Hyperion)

Job description

Job Details

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 09/15/2025

Posting Close Date: 09/29/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 9:59pm MST)

Why WestJet

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we\'re going global.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Hybrid Work

This is a hybrid work position in Calgary, Alberta and requires in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE) 3 days per week. This provides flexibility the remaining 40% of the work week. This hybrid work plan allows for critically important learning, collaboration and networking with our colleagues. Specific days in the office are agreed upon by the team.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Director, FP&A - Enterprise (Financial Planning and Analysis), WestJet is seeking an Analyst to support the WestJet FP&A teams with financial foundational processes, including monthly forecasts and annual budgets. In addition, this individual will support our FP&A teams and assist our business in making key decisions, and will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and communication of complex business models to Executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Key member of both the FP&A and functional project teams who provides meaningful financial and operational insight
• Support leadership and FP&A teams in performing detailed financial modeling and analysis for business cases, projects and initiatives with the goal of providing meaningful insights which can support both tactical and strategic decisions
• Deep understanding of how WestJet operates and our strategic goals
• Build and maintain forecast and budgeting models for business partners and respective leadership teams, working closely with them as the key liaison to ensure accuracy and timing of costs within those plans
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (including adherence to budget and forecast), highlighting relevant risks and opportunities
• Communicate regularly with business partners to understand and act upon changes in the operating environment or larger economic environment
• Author monthly reporting packages and analysis for business partners which includes expense variance analysis vs. prior period, budget, and forecast in addition to ad hoc requests
• Present monthly financial results, forecast, and key performance indicators to business partners, including the Executive Team with an aim to provide insight and subsequent follow-up on insights provided
• Collaborate with the FP&A and operations team by contributing and publishing the monthly operations business review deck
• Partner with Accounting to understand the financial impact of accounting entries and policy choices on operational results
• Be an active member of the Finance team; willing to mentor and coach peers, brainstorm issues, complete ad hoc requests, and be flexible in completing any task

Qualifications

• Completion of a postsecondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration and postgraduate degree/designation (e.g. CFA, MBA, CPA)
• 3 to 5 years of experience in progressively complex financial analysis roles
• Ability and desire to provide keen insight to business partners (both in functional and technical capacities) to help drive meaningful business decisions
• Extensive experience with financial analysis and modeling, including sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Experience with and ability to distill large data sets in order to determine relevant information needs
• Strong communicator who demonstrates the ability to focus communication on the needs of the audience
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough, with a desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to analyze business results, identify and clearly summarize key issues
• Excel proficiency and a keen interest in learning technologies such as pivot tables, Access databases, Oracle EPM (Hyperion), etc.
• Experience with business intelligence tools and/or proven ability to learn new systems quickly would be considered an asset (SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Works independently, displaying an intellectual curiosity that can create process efficiencies and drive improvements for the team
• Able to handle pressure and meet tight timelines in an environment with a high volume of activity
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Benefits

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

About WestJet Group of Companies

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know at [e-mail]. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

At WestJet, we welcome unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds - if you’re passionate and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruiting process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com.