Sr Analyst

Requisition ID 99345 - Posted - Strategy - Calgary, AB (YYC) - WestJet

PostingClose Date: 06/26/2024 (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 and love where you’re going.

Hybrid Role:
This is ahybrid position; you will be required to workat the WestJet Campus in Calgary approximately 2-3 days / week.
Candidates need to be located within Calgary Metropolitan Region.

Reporting totheDirector of Corporate Strategy, this role blends strategic planning,financial analysis,andproject leadership. You are a results-driven individualwho demonstrates a high standard of excellence and enjoys the opportunity to solve complex problems. You must be highly motivated and demonstrate the ability to work in an agile environment.

Strategic Planning is focused on thedevelopment, refinement, and ongoing management of WestJet’s corporate strategy. TheSenior Analystwill support the delivery of WestJet’s annual strategy process and will also be responsible for developingand presentinganalytical insights to support keygrowthinitiativesacross WestJet’s entire business.This role requires thought leadership, financialmodeling skills, and exceptional storytelling, working cross-functionally to deliver on initiatives that increase value for theorganization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving the planning process for WestJet’s corporate strategyincluding:strategic positioning, short and long-term growth plans, and scorecard management of objectives and key results;
• Developing complex financial and strategic analyses to support Executive / Board of Director-level decisions on major strategic and tacticalinitiatives;
• Authoring and delivering high-impact presentations and plans for stakeholders including the Executive Leadership Team and / or Board of Directors;
• Working closely with business unit partners to execute rigorous analysis and summarize insights in a way that facilitates Executive Leadership Team and / or Board of Directordecisions;
• Developing a deep understanding and staying current with industry trends and the competitivelandscape;
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors,and partners to obtain information and complete analyses.

Experience and qualifications:

• Degree in business, economics, finance, or related subject is required; MBA, CFA,and / or CPA ispreferred;
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in corporate development, strategic planning,management consulting, or investment banking;
• Understanding of airline economics is required; prior airline experience is not a requirement, though a passion for commercial aviation is a must;
• Demonstrated experience creating high-impact presentations for seniorexecutives, able to craft a thoughtful story with clear recommendations to complex problems;
• Proven skills in developing complex analysis on major strategic initiatives where errors in logic, judgment, and / or math are extremely costly and very difficult to reverse;
• Proven ability to conduct detailed financial and strategic analysis, drawing out implications and recommendations;
• Naturally curious, detail-orientedindividualthat takes great pride in delivering high-qualityresults;
• Well-rounded interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build stronginternal and externalrelationships;
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with tight deadlines.

The benefits of being aWestJetter:

WestJet provides allWestJetterswith a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• 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

Think we are a fit? Apply now

About WestJet Group of Companies

Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

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.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet'sAlcohol and Drug Policy.

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 letour Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

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