Sr Analyst- Corporate Planning

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, this is where your career story takes off.   Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Planning, this role will deliver high-value, actionable financial performance insights to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The Corporate Planning team is responsible for leading budget and forecast cycles, advising on the financial impacts of key strategic initiatives, and developing the framework for internal financial reporting and valuation. The key deliverables of the team include a monthly business review, annual budget, long-range financial plan and ad-hoc support on prospective acquisitions, divestitures, and/or strategic partnerships.   Responsibilities: · Analyze WestJet’s financial results and develop meaningful insights that lead into actions to enhance the company’s financial performance · Prepare and maintain complex financial models used for long-range financial analysis and enterprise valuation · Continuously improve WestJet’s financial models to increase flexibility and deliver robust sensitivity/scenario analysis · Develop robust, sustainable models to understand the financial impact of key strategic initiatives on WestJet’s long range financial plan · Understand the relationship between financial statement accounts to investigate balances and discrepancies, prepare explanations for variances using insights derived from data · Generate and distribute monthly financial reporting to the ELT and Board of Directors · Benchmark WestJet’s financial performance with key competitors · Coordinate the timely completion of the monthly forecast and the annual budget · Partner with key stakeholders to improve process efficiency and accuracy · Manage monthly traffic reporting (flight movements and passenger data) · Assist with other corporate planning portfolios including capital, lease provision, and group synergies · Be an active member of the Finance team; willing to mentor and coach peers, brainstorm issues, complete ad-hoc requests, and be flexible in completing any task Qualifications: · 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience in a financial analysis, corporate planning, corporate development, investment banking, equity research role; previous airline experience is an asset · Completion of post-secondary education · Finance Designation (CFA), MBA, Accounting Designation (CPA), or CBV · Expert proficiency with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint · Extensive experience with financial analysis and modelling, including sensitivity and scenario analysis  · Possess critical thinking skills to understand and apply drivers and assumptions for complex analysis · Ability to handle pressure and meet tight timelines in a high-paced environment · Naturally curious, detail-oriented individual that takes great pride in delivering high-quality results · Proven ability to conduct detailed financial analysis, synthesizing insights into clear and concise presentation materials · Onestream or Oracle/Hyperion experience would be an asset   The benefits of being a WestJetter:   WestJet provides all WestJetters with 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