Senior Financial Analyst

Air Transat; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Transat in Montreal, QC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Financial Reports and Optimization team. You will participate in analysis and preparation of the airline's financial statements and manage accounting aspects of aircraft leases, including IFRS 16 calculations.

The role requires CPA designation, 5+ years experience, strong IFRS and SAP knowledge, and fluency in French and English. Excellent Excel and MS Office skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, open to candidates in public practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong interest in SAP.
• Good knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office / Suite tools.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Fluency in French and English (oral and written).
• A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec and English communication with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the balance sheet owner and coordinate analysis of balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare balance sheet/profit and loss, budgeted statements and forecasted results.
• Produce monthly financial statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Complete financial information for consolidation purposes.
• Coordinate month ends and closing in SAP.
• Analyze lease accounting under IFRS 16 for aircraft leases and amendments.
• Act as internal consultant for consolidation and lease accounting issues.
• Analyze insurance and fixed assets.
• Coordinate, communicate and schedule internal and external audits.
• Respond to all requests from governmental authorities.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

French/English bilingual

Education

CPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Description

Be part of the journey! Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.

Be part of the journey! Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team. Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day. Our dedication has earned us the title of the world's best leisure airline multiple times, and we’re just getting started.

Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Financial reports and optimization, the Senior Financial Analyst will participate in the analysis and preparation of Air Transat's financial statements and be responsible for the accounting and financial aspects of the aircraft leases. The incumbent's thoroughness, methodology and excellent analytical skills will also contribute to the overall financial reporting process.

Responsibilities

• Act as the responsible for the balance sheet and coordinate the analysis of balance sheet accounts;
• Prepare balance sheet/profit and loss, budgeted balance sheet/ profit and loss and forecasted balance sheet/ profit and loss;
• Produce monthly financial statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements;
• Complete financial information for consolidation purposes;
• Coordinate month ends and closing in SAP;
• Analyze financial clauses of aircraft leases and make calculations in relation to new leases and amendments (IFRS 16);
• Act as an internal consultant for all issues related to the consolidation and accounting of leases;
• Analyze insurance and fixed assets;
• Coordinate, communicate and schedule internal and external audits;
• Respond to all requests from governmental authorities.

Qualifications

• Recognized professional designation (CPA);
• Minimum of 5 years experience, open to candidates in public practice;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Strong interest in the use and maximization of SAP;
• Good knowledge of IFRS standards;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft suite tools;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Oral and written fluency in French and English.

• A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools are used to analyze applications, whether to sort or preselect profiles based on criteria related to job requirements. All applications are then reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a fair and inclusive process.

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.