Finance Business Partner

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**Job Title**: Finance Business Partner

**Department**: Finance

**Location**:Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB

**Work Arrangement**:This role is primarily based in the office environment

**Position Overview**:
Reporting to the Manager, Business Partnering, the Finance Business Partner will provide financial insights and strategic support to operational leaders. The role includes financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support organizational goals and align financial strategies with business initiatives.

The Finance Business Partner will evaluate investment opportunities, assess their financial impact, and contribute to strategic initiatives like network expansions and cost-saving measures. The role also involves collaboration with stakeholders to ensure alignment with best practices in financial systems and reporting.

**Primary Job Functions**:

- Develop and maintain financial models to support expense, revenue, and cash flow forecasting.
- Provide forecasts that guide business decisions and adapt to changes in the industry.
- Lead the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Analyze variances between actual results and budgets, identifying key drivers and working with stakeholders to optimize spending.
- Conduct detailed reviews of expenses and general ledger (GL) accounts to ensure accuracy, proper classification, and compliance with accounting policies.
- Preparation and/or review of journal entries and other accounting standards and treatments
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Design and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track organizational performance against strategic goals.
- Collaborate with operational leaders to align financial strategies with business initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor, delivering actionable insights that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Provide financial analysis for strategic projects such as network expansions, fleet management, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Evaluate investment opportunities and assess their financial impact on business performance.
- Assess and improve financial workflows and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Drive the adoption of best practices in financial reporting and analysis across the organization.
- Collaborate with finance teams to provide accounting review, guidance, and support while working with other business areas to align financial strategies with organizational initiatives.
- Serve as a financial liaison to provide insights into key projects and business decisions.
- Perform in-depth analyses on emerging business needs, industry trends, and operational challenges.
- Support decision-making by delivering timely and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- ** Education**:

- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related area.
- CPA designation or actively working towards it would be an asset but is not required.
- ** Experience**:

- Five (5) years of progressively responsible financial experience, preferably in a medium to large organization.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a role involving analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, particularly in managing complex financial analyses.
- Previous experience in the airline industry would be considered an asset.
- ** Skills & Abilities**:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess financial data and provide strategic insights.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-financial leaders.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools, including advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify anomalies and areas for improvement.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also being a team player in cross-functional collaborations.
- High level of proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.
- ** Competencies**:

- Leading as a Flair teammate by demonstrating collaborative behavior and modeling the company's values in all interactions.
- Maintaining diverse relationships with peers and stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration.
- Delivering results with impact by setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks effectively, and continuously striving for improvement in performance and outcomes.
- ** Requirements**:

- Clear criminal record check and satisfactory employ