Financial Analyst, Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit

Pursuit Collection•Banff, AB

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst (“FA”) is a full-time, year-round role reporting to the Finance Manager of the Banff Jasper Collection. This is an exciting opportunity to work “behind the scenes” for a collection of inspiring, unforgettable attraction and hospitality experiences in the Canadian Rockies. The Banff Jasper Collection’s portfolio includes eleven hotels, seven iconic sightseeing attractions, and more! The FA will partner closely with operational leaders in all aspects of the day-to-day financial management, including P&L responsibility, while being a key member of the strong and extremely collaborative Pursuit Finance & Accounting Team. The FA’s overall mandate is to provide accurate insight and direction about the organization’s financial performance and future opportunities in order to profitably execute our ambitious and globally focused growth strategy. They will ensure that all key leaders and stakeholders are provided accurate and timely information that drives progress toward shared goals and facilitates effective decision making across the enterprise both operationally and strategically. With a focus on guiding the company’s future growth, the FA will work in tight collaboration with shared services teams, operational leaders and functional leaders in marketing, sales, technology, revenue management and people & culture.

Requirements

Highly analytical and orientation to intellectual honesty; natural tendency to ask “why” and to investigate unresolved questions.
Experience overseeing departmental P&Ls, both revenue and cost centers, with frequent direct interaction with the business owners of each.
Ability to effectively communicate financial results, projections, variances, and plans.
Experience working in a business decision-support capacity.
Strong command of Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or certification (CPA/CFA/MBA) related to finance or accounting with 1-5 years of experience.
Commitment to business partnership and working as a team with an ability to foster strong working relationships spanning a variety of business functions and responsibilities.
Operates with a strong sense of urgency, consistently striving to deliver actionable financial information to decision-makers as quickly and accurately as possible.
Demonstrates courage and willingness to lead and to share the “gift of financial literacy” with non-financial operators, taking the time to explain concepts and best practices in sound financial management.
Possesses a natural curiosity to understand the story behind the numbers, a willingness to challenge the status quo and desire to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.
Leads by example and always with sound judgement and integrity; communicates with a high degree of intellectual honesty.
High sense of self-awareness, being resourceful, resilient, and adaptable, while knowing when to ask for help when needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Current, legal ability to work in Canada is required.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience using SQL, Solver, or other analytical capabilities a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with our operators to drive financial performance, and work to improve their financial acumen enabling them to identify opportunities in their financial performance and execute against targets.
Lead month-end close, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
Prepare financial performance materials and presentations with emphasis on providing insight into root cause and future expectations, risks and opportunities.
Take an active role in managing achievement of EBITDA targets, guide diligent expense management against operating and capital budgets, and maintain labour, COGS and variable models to stay out front of risks that may adversely impact margins.
Develop models to inform expected return on future capital investments and new business opportunities.
Assist in the preparation of formal Investment Proposals and integrating new experiences into the portfolio.
Manage the capital expenditure approval process, assisting operations teams with authorization for expenditure (AFE), and maintaining the company’s capital spend forecast.
Anticipate and provide thoughtful and insightful ad hoc analysis to the business on an as-needed basis to address a variety of timely and impactful business challenges and opportunities.
Suggest finance process improvements that will inform leadership and ensure a forward-thinking approach to reporting and business partnership.