Job Description

FINANCIAL LEADER

We\xe2\x80\x99re all about the craft.

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial and military customers worldwide. Launched 50 years ago out of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,000 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Finance Leader will join the SkyAlyne team and will be supported by CAE Defence and Security Business (D&S Canada). The Finance Leader will play a key business partner role within the SkyAlyne company \xe2\x80\x93 with majority focus on the Mission and Operation segment. The main areas of responsibility include supporting major bids and proposals, financial forecasting, planning, business performance tracking and involvement in strategic initiatives. The Finance Leader role will also include monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements.

Position Summary:

• Actively involved in supporting major bids and proposal.
• Provide proactive support and financial / business analytics to the Mission and Operation segment. Includes performing general and customized analyses; trend analyses, sensitivity analyses, profitability analyses, financial modeling, decision modeling, and ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate levels of communication with all levels of the organization and across various departments.
• Prepare financial reports on a monthly basis including the forecast for SkyAlyne.
• Conducts thorough research and analysis of variances to ensure data accuracy.
• Supports the annual budgeting exercise for the Mission and Operation segment.
• Analyzes current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital deployments.
• Assists in the continued development & improvement of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, and Modeling tools.
• Work on addressing poor performing assets and coordinate with operations to address.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Implement ERP system.
• Set-up accounting and FP&A finance organization.
• Negotiation with sub-contractors.

Factors for Success:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance or Accounting.
• Accounting designation required CPA (CA, CGA, CMA).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a business partner role including financial analysis / professional practice.
• Experience in the Mission and Operation market.
• Involved in major bids and proposal.
• Demonstrates expertise in business analysis and financial modeling.
• Good knowledge of IFRS.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strategic & Proactive thinker.
• Strong interpersonal skills & Leadership abilities.
• A customer first attitude and approach to business solutions.
• Able to effectively support multiple analyses/ projects in a timely manner and prioritize work.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (with expertise in Excel).
• Experience in preparing budgets/forecasts and working directly with business unit partners on developing strategy and variance analysis to forecast.
• Exposure to Hyperion Essbase and Planning a plus.
• Bilingual French and English.

KF offers you :

• an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued.
• the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team.
• flexible schedules.
• attractive employee benefits.

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• The opportunity to bank overtime
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Free financial advice
• A bonus program based on organizational performance

HOW TO APPLY

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