Advisor - Finance

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We are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of Advisor - Finance for our dynamic Regional Carriers team. Reporting to the Director - Financial Analysis and Regional Carriers, the chosen person will play a key role within the team by providing support to various activities.

Responsibilities :

• Significantly and timely improve the financial and operational performance of the Regional Carriers division by providing business units with the information and tools necessary to make informed decisions regarding the application of the capacity purchase agreement.
• Lead, guide, and support financial planning, evaluation, monitoring, and controls.
• Ensure that financial and accounting management processes and systems, as well as effective controls, are developed, implemented, and maintained in accordance with the policies and requirements of Corporate Services, Finance, and Accounting.
• As needed, monitor, validate, and process operating expenses and revenues related to the Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA).
• Participate in financial audits, as needed.
• Develop, analyze, and monitor the financial plan for Air Canada's Regional Carriers division.
• Establish positive working relationships with business unit teams, division management, and external contacts.
• Provide financial support and advice to management personnel regarding the interpretation and application of financial and accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
• Monitor and analyze the financial performance of the Regional Carriers division by comparing it to plans and budgets, and ensure that corrective actions are taken, as needed. Conduct post-project or program evaluations, where appropriate, to compare expected results with actual results.
• Establish strong and effective working relationships with client groups; act as an integral member of the management team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, finance, or accounting. Accounting designation (CGA or CMA) or MBA, an asset.
• At least three years of relevant experience related to financial processes and financial analysis techniques.
• Leadership and initiative, creativity, and proven financial and technical skills.
• Results-oriented attitude, good leadership skills, team spirit, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and excellent work ethic.
• Knowledge of airline operations or carrier operations, or experience in this field, an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and proven ability to work collaboratively with peers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and work ethic.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong motivation, high energy, and a desire to learn.
• Excellent mastery of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and work experience with financial applications and software.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of employment :

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time a job offer is presented and are responsible for obtaining work permits, visas, or other necessary authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Language Requirements

Equal skills being equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and inclusion

Air Canada is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications so that we can build a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.