Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Custom Helicopters HR Team•Winnipeg, MB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the FP&A Analyst at Custom Helicopters Ltd. plays a pivotal role in analyzing financial and operational data to provide insights that support business planning, forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making. This role combines financial analysis with data analytics to identify trends, monitor performance, develop reporting tools and dashboards, and communicate actionable insights to leadership. This position is also responsible for daily revenue tracking, data reconciliation, and ensuring the accuracy of billing-related information. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable translating financial information into clear business recommendations.

Requirements

Experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, or related financial analysis activities, gained through work, education, or a combination of both.
Relevant education, certifications, or practical experience in finance, business, accounting, or a related field.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of aviation industry is considered an asset but is not required.
Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training is considered an asset.
Experience with Great Plains accounting system is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods to identify key variances, trends, risks and opportunities.
Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support business decisions.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools to monitor key performance indicators.
Consolidate data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency of reporting.
Use analytical techniques to investigate performance drivers and explain changes in results.
Continuously improve reporting processes through automation, standardization, and enhanced data analysis.
Perform daily reviews of revenue data ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Prepare weekly Forecast and AR Analysis reports to support business planning and revenue monitoring.
Provide support with revenue data entry and gathering required documentation.
Perform reviews of revenue data prior to invoicing.
Assist AR team with billing discrepancies/outstanding billing concerns.
Other duties as assigned.