Senior Analyst, Business Planning & Analysis

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits with employer-m

Flexible hybrid work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is assisting an aviation services client in the Greater Toronto Area in identifying a Senior Financial Analyst, Business Planning & Analysis. You will support commercial decision‑making through financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and business partnering.

This role partners with business leaders on budgets and forecasts, builds robust financial models, and evaluates new initiatives with scenario analyses.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, commerce, accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• CPA or CFA designation (or active pursuit) is an asset.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, business planning, forecasting, reporting, corporate finance, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term business planning activities.
• Develop and maintain financial models that provide insights into revenue, operating expenses, and capital investments.
• Analyze and evaluate new and existing business initiatives, including financial impact assessments, scenario analysis, and business cases.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain financial and operational reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Monitor business performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions where appropriate.
• Present financial results and insights to stakeholders in a clear and meaningful way.
• Support procurement and investment evaluations to ensure strong financial stewardship and value for money.
• Conduct benchmarking, market analysis, and ad hoc financial studies to support business objectives.
• Act as a liaison between business units and Finance teams to ensure alignment with financial policies, processes, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field

Job description

About the Company

Our client offers aviation services. They are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, Business Planning & Analysis who will be responsible for supporting commercial decision‑making through financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and business partnering.

Why Work Here

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast‑growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community
• Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans)
• A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program

About the Opportunity

• Partner with business leaders to support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑term business planning activities
• Develop and maintain financial models that provide insights into revenue, operating expenses, and capital investments
• Analyze and evaluate new and existing business initiatives, including financial impact assessments, scenario analysis, and business cases
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision‑making
• Develop, enhance, and maintain financial and operational reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Monitor business performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions where appropriate
• Present financial results and insights to stakeholders in a clear and meaningful way
• Support procurement and investment evaluations to ensure strong financial stewardship and value for money
• Conduct benchmarking, market analysis, and ad hoc financial studies to support business objectives
• Act as a liaison between business units and Finance teams to ensure alignment with financial policies, processes, and reporting requirement

About You

• A university degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
• A CPA or CFA designation (or active pursuit of either designation) is considered an asset
• 3+ of progressive experience in financial analysis, business planning, forecasting, reporting, corporate finance, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting commercial, retail, consumer products, real estate, transportation, aviation, or similarly complex business environments
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities

Salary Range

$95,000 - $110, 000/year

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.