Financial Analyst

Temporary (Fixed Term)
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?**

Resort Perks:

- Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at 14 Alterra owned destinations
- Alterra Mountain Passes for your family
- Discounts on Blue Mountain Lift tickets.
- Free rentals;
- Staff priced meals &Starbucks treats;
- Staff room rates at all our hotels;Retail savings at Burton, Columbia, North Face, Red Devil, Hillside, and more

**SALARY STARTS AT $55,000**

**FULL-TIME HOURS**:

- ** Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts**
- ** Fully On-Site (Remote work not available)**

**WHAT WILL I BE DOING?**

This position extracts and analyzes financial and non-financial data from various systems and recommend actions to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of operating departments. This role is a key position for the development and execution of the financial planning cycle. Working with departmental managers and others in the Finance department, you utilize your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to help departments maximize short-term and long-term financial success. You enjoy working in a dynamic and fun organization and have the ability to collaborate and develop relationships with diverse internal stakeholders including all levels of management.
- Analyzing financial and non-financial information, assessing trends and variances, and advising on action plans to address gaps and improve margins.
- Providing support to departments in the development of budgets and forecasts, and supporting the budgeting and forecasting deliverables driven by Alterra Mountain Company.
- Developing and maintaining budgeting/forecasting models and reporting templates.
- Coordinating with all levels of management and provide research and analysis to support strategic plans and business initiatives.
- Working with departments to conduct business studies and drive process improvements.
- Working with IT in enhancing the data warehouse for financial and marketing information.

**WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?**
- Professional Accounting designation (or working towards) is preferred.
- Three plus years in a similar position, or equivalent experience is an asset.
- Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and non-financial data, and communicate the information to operational departments for decision making.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Strong research and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced computer skills especially in MS Excel with an ability to develop and modify financial models for budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis.
- Good knowledge of ERP systems and BI software (e.g.: IBM Planning Analytics) is preferred.

**AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE**

**BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

**ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.