Director, Financial Planning

About Vantage Group

Vantage Group is a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisory services. Since 1994, Vantage's corporate and network-wide team has managed an award-winning portfolio, building strong partnerships that integrate global expertise and local know-how to solve complex transportation challenges at every network location. Over three decades, Vantage has built a track record of creating customized solutions to transform airports and transportation centers that benefit the passengers, stakeholders, and communities they serve. Vantage is a wholly owned strategic platform of Investcorp Corsair Infrastructure Partners for capital deployment in the airport and transportation sectors. Visit vantagegroup.com to learn more.

The Role

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis ("Director, FP&A") will lead the Management and Board reporting, financial planning, reporting and analysis for the organization. This includes the annual business plan and budget and forecasting processes both on the Group level as well as across the Vantage Network. The Director, FP&A will conduct financial analysis to identify opportunities to create and unlock value, balanced against the risks and economic environment, develop and report on key performance indicators, ensure accurate and timely production of monthly reports and forecasts, and closely monitor overall performance relative to plan. The Director FP&A will oversee the quarterly and annual corporate valuation process. Additionally, the Director, FP&A will assist the CFO and VP Corporate Finance and Strategy with merger and acquisition activities, including supporting deal identification, evaluation, due diligence, negotiation, deal structuring, and integration.

The successful candidate will bring a curiosity to understand the drivers behind the numbers, identify opportunities for processes, systems and reporting improvements, introduce or change policies to effect change as needed, and support the implementation and enhancing of ERP and BI tools. The Director, FP&A will be accountable for finding the right balance of hands-on implementation and delegation to drive distributed accountability. The Director, FP&A has strong organizational skills, will communicate and present materials in a clear and concise manner, deliver meaningful information and data in a timely fashion to support strategic decision making, have finance and accounting expertise, sound business acumen, and experienced in operating in a matrix organization.

Financial Management

• Supports the CFO in the overall financial management of the business
• Provides advice regarding financial implications of business activities, makes recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance
• Participates in cross-functional and Network initiatives to ensure alignment across the business and creates strong partnerships with business and functional leaders
• Facilitates the development of a management reporting framework to support the growth of the company and its strategic and operational goals, including the design of new reports to manage the business more effectively
• Develops and maintains financials models with sensitivity analyses around internal and external factors ensuring they support overall business objectives
• Researches and prepares reports on rates of return, depreciation, working capital and funding requirements, investment opportunities, and investment performance
• Makes recommendations regarding cost saving and profit generating opportunities

Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead and manage the Group level budgeting processes and framework including preparing the Annual Business and Budget Plan and assist in setting Corporate and Network Priorities
• Collaborate with senior leaders and assist in the development of departmental budgets and drive accountability by monitoring adherence to approved budgets
• Support, facilitate and assist Network airports in their strategic plans, annual budgeting and forecasting activities including providing economic, capacity and traffic forecasting, benchmarking and industry analyses
• Active asset management, specifically relating to the financial performance of the Network. Working in close collaboration with Network leaders to understand underlying financial performance, opportunities and risks to the airport in both short and long-term to ensure value is being maximized
• Develop and manage both short and long-term financial models to monitor and forecast performance
• Directs analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, cash flow projections, and business forecasts
• Analyzes financials to uncover key trends and insights, develops key performance metrics, and participates in the implementation of improved processes and systems
• Oversees industry analyses including airline, competitor and macroeconomic environment performance to understand implications to Vantage in both short and long-term performance
• Determines appropriate process, methodology, variables and techniques to develop and deliver timely and accurate forecasting cycle
• Drive continues improvement through enhancements to reporting and forecasting through process and system design and re-engineering

Business Development/Growth

• Assist the CFO and VP Corporate Finance and Strategy in merger and acquisition activities, including modeling and due diligence
• Identifies and implements financial planning and analysis initiatives to simplify processes that facilitate scale as the business achieves growth
• Identifies business drivers and growth opportunities and projections of future revenue growth
• Completes ad-hoc reporting, analysis and support business development teams as needed including business case development

Other

• Provides financial support to corporate departments and network entities
• Develops presentations for management and Board of Directors; communicates compelling, accurate financial and business story for investors
• Assists with financial due diligence requests as needed
• Completes ad-hoc reporting, analysis and strategic planning as required
• Other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the position may be assigned

Leadership and Relationship Management

• Motivates and inspires; responsible for coaching and mentoring team members, including career development and succession planning
• Develops objectives for respective team members and oversees annual review process and ongoing performance management
• Effectively manages both technical and non-technical relationships to cultivate cohesive and seamless relationships between Finance and functional teams and the broader network

Primary Qualifications:

• 15 years of related experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and 7 years of managerial experience building and leading a team.
• CAP and/or CFA would be an asset.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with impacted stakeholders
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS
• Strong capabilities in reporting and analysis are matched by strong communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation, program management, change management, and business systems experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; must be comfortable connecting and communicating with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated team leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members for exceptional performance and contribution
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations, bring options and provide recommendation

Primary Work Location: Hybrid/Vantage's corporate offices in Vancouver or New YorkWhat we offer

In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, career progression, and access to a global team of talented professionals, we are growing and offer boundless opportunities to make your mark. If you share our sense of adventure, come, and join us for the journey. The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $210,000.

To apply

Please visit our Careers page at:

https://www.vantagegroup.com/careers/ and follow prompts to apply with your cover letter and résumé.

All qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in your home country of either Canada or the US will be considered.

At Vantage Group, we seek and welcome unique backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. As a global organization, we are always looking for differentiated points of view. We know that a diverse, inclusive and empowered workforce is essential to our shared success, and we invite you to join us for the journey.

For more information about Vantage Group, please visit: www.vantagegroup.com