Analyst, Business Planning and Analysis

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you!

As a GTAA employee, you’ll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

What can you expect from this position: Reporting to the Manager, Business Planning and Analysis, Airport Operations (AO), this position is responsible for assisting with financial reporting, planning and analysis to support the organization

As an Analyst, Business Planning and Analysis, you will:

• Manages, prepares, assesses and validates the monthly, quarterly, and financial budget reconciliation processes which includes performing financial variance analysis on revenue and operating expenditures and accruals while adhering to tight month end close cycle deliverables.
• Consults with Airport Operations Management to solicit input with respect to aligning strategic initiatives with the annual planning, the preparation of monthly accruals and assisting with general invoice inquiries.
• Acts as key liaison to accounting with respect to attendance of month end meetings, preparation of variance analysis and reporting, as well as key point of contact for audit questions.
• Develops Microsoft Excel based financial models to determine the effect of various scenarios while at the same time determining the impact on Airport Operations strategies, goals, and initiatives.
• Maintains and updates the airport operations revenue and cost models in Workday Adaptive, and performs UAT testing as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of presentations and financial systems reports that report on Airport Operations financial and operational performance to Airport Operations management, GTAA executive team and Board of Directors.
• Conducts research, rationalizes data, and performs quantitative analysis on financial and operational data collaborating with the Manager and Airport Operations Stakeholders.
• Develops and recommends best practice courses of action based on completed financial analysis.
• Develops Key Performance Indicators to measure performance including the creation of presentations, dashboards, and reports.
• Assists in the Planning, Preparation and Development of the Annual Budget 5 Year Plan and monthly rolling forecasting process, including data input of operating plans into Financial Planning Systems.
• Coordinates with relevant stakeholders within Airport Operations and other Finance roles to ensure accuracy of data and that identified strategic initiatives are reflected into the Budget and Monthly Rolling Forecasts.
• Consults with stakeholders and Managers to determine annual operational expense requirements derived from strategic Capital initiatives.
• Compares requirements to existing supplier base and identifies gaps and opportunities to rectify those gaps.
• Manage FESTI’s internal revenue database including revenue database’s integrity, performance, and security, troubleshoot, and resolve issues Reconcile FESTI database to Oracle system on monthly basis, investigate discrepancies and initiate corrective action.
• Support and assist the FESTI Finance Manager in the coordination of the annual audit for private college status.
• Support FESTI Finance Manager in the completion of month end duties and rolling monthly forecast, as well as the calculation and amortization of the FESTI deferred revenue.

This unionized position is classified at the Band 6 level, with an hourly wage range of $42.97 ,based on a 37.5 hour work week. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete a test.

As an Analyst, Business Planning and Analysis, you will:

• University degree with a concentration in Business/Commerce, Accounting, Economics and/or Finance and required
• Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CA, CMA, CGA) completed or in progress, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with: Budgeting and Forecast development along with monthly financial reporting processes. Practical experience in accounting and financial planning & reporting for a large multifaceted business organization. Familiarity with IFRS is desired.
• Hands on end user experience with Oracle Financial systems and other analytic tools such as Essbase/Hyperion, Adaptive, and Oracle Discoverer.
• Experience in successfully managing and completing financial processing tasks and enhanced analytical skills that generate meaningful business insight to an organization
• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, drives for results and well-developed analytical thought processes achieved by blending intellect and practical thinking skills
• Demonstrated skills and experience in manipulating and interpreting data, identifying trends and patterns, establishing priorities, pro-actively solves problems along with a strong ability to perform sound financial analysis while providing value added financial reporting
• Well-developed ability to analyze both the overall picture and minute details of a complex and multifaceted department within a large and growing airport operator as well as being able to provide sound insightful recommendations.
• Ability to influence responsible decisions based on relevant business issues and supporting data
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting/business analysis/planning/forecasting processes along with prior experiences with respect to management reporting
• Strong ability to collaborate and influence others while interpreting complex issues in a clear, concise, and confident manner
• Demonstrated ability to be seen as a trusted advisor to stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - Strong ability to communicate information with confidence, clarity, and conviction
• Ability to develop, build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the APTS and Finance organizations. A true team player
• Ability to quickly adapt to change and realign financial work-flow priorities in a changing landscape
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to proficiently work with and use enterprise reporting databases, preference given to those with experience working with Adaptive, and Oracle ERM
• Prior experiences working with databases, manipulating, and interpreting data, predicting trends, establishing priorities, and solving problems
• Strong ability to develop and build relationships with external and internal stakeholders at all levels across the organization, and be seen as a trusted advisor
• Effectively articulates financial position with clear, concise communication skills and has the capability to resolve Planning and Reporting issues with Finance
• Well-developed ability to interpret complex issues and communicate possible resolutions, in a clear, concise, and articulate manner – both written and oral
• Able to build commitment and excitement around shared goals and values
• Skilled in adapting to change by leveraging internal networks and cross-functional partnerships

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive