Senior Financial Analyst

Rocky Mountaineer; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tourism and travel sector is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist to support its FP&A function. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to partner with various departments, manage financial models, and contribute to strategic decision-making based on sound financial analysis. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in finance and a CPA designation, along with substantial experience in financial planning and analysis. This position comes with comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, medical plan, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan

Vacation time and sick time

Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match

Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in financial positions.
• 3+ years' experience in FP&A, focusing on IT and CAPEX preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support financial modelling for IT and CAPEX.
• Conduct variance analysis monthly.
• Assist budget submissions and evaluations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

CPA designation

MBA

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Purpose

Reporting to Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, this position supports the FP&A function at The Armstrong Collective, specifically in IT, CAPEX, and Finance & Procurement financial planning. The role is responsible for maintaining financial models, driving analysis and collaborating with key business partners to provide financial insights that inform strategic decisions.

Key Areas of Accountability

Decision Support and Analysis

• Proactively partner with IT, Finance, Procurement, and CAPEX teams to identify and monitor spending trends, ensuring alignment with profitability, growth, and efficiency targets

• Assist departments in preparing budget submissions and reviews that adhere to policy and regulatory requirements

• Assist IT leadership in evaluating software, hardware, and cloud service investments, ensuring alignment with business strategy

• Support CAPEX budget planning, tracking capital projects, and ensuring compliance with financial policies

• Perform ROI analysis for IT and CAPEX projects, contributing to business cases for major investments

Financial Modelling

• Support and maintain the corporate financial model, integrating IT, Finance and CAPEX forecasting and scenario analysis

• Develop deep understanding of financial assumptions within the business

• Support cost-benefit models for IT investments and capital projects

Reporting

• Monitor KPIs to identify trends and deliver insight to key business partners

• Conduct monthly variance analysis shortly after each month-end, to deliver timely financial insights

• Conduct monthly reforecasting variance analysis

Interpersonal

• Build trusting relationships with IT, Procurement, and Finance teams to foster data-driven decision-making

• Partner with the Data & Insights team to analyze metrics and provide meaningful financial analysis

• Serve as a key liaison between finance, procurement, IT and CAPEX teams, ensuring financial objectives align with business strategy

• Work collaboratively with Accounting to deliver accurate financial reporting focused on IT, Finance, and CAPEX investments

• Promote a team-oriented mindset, driving collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Knowledge

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required (MBA an asset)

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent required

Experience

• 7+ years' experience in progressive financial positions

• 3+ years' experience in FP&A, focusing on IT and CAPEX preferred

• Experience implementing corporate planning and analysis tools is an asset

• Prior experience in a technology-driven organization or CAPEX-intensive industry is an asset

Skills

• Strong expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting

• Ability to evaluate IT investments and CAPEX projects with a strategic financial lens

• Proficiency in Excel, NetSuite, and financial reporting tools

• Strong communication and business partnership skills to collaborate with IT and Corporate teams

• Analytical mindset with curiosity to understand business drivers behind IT and CAPEX expenditures

Work Environment

• Vancouver corporate-based; Hybrid role, minimum 3 days in office.

Compensation

• The base salary offered for this role is $95,000 to $105,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity.

• Eligible for Armstrong Collective's discretionary bonus program

Eligible Benefits

Armstrong Collectivesupports our team members' health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short term disability, long term disability benefits
• Travel emergency assistance
• Vacation time and sick time
• Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match
• Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment

Armstrong Collective, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit are an equal opportunity employer, driven by our values of creating meaningful moments, being one team, and achieving extraordinary outcomes. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. If you require any accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met and to create a supportive environment.

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