Employment Type: Full-time Regular  

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)  

Posting Open Date: 08/01/2025  

Posting Close Date: 08/15/2025    (Please note the posting will close at 9:59pm MST)

 

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception. 

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global. 

 

Please note: hybrid work position in Calgary Alberta and requires in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE) a minimum of 3 days per week.

 

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

 

Overview of role:

Reporting to the Director of FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis), WestJet is seeking a Sr Analyst- FP&A to support the WestJet Group with foundational processes, including monthly forecasts and annual budgets.  In addition, this individual will conduct forward-looking financial and operational analyses to support a variety of projects and strategic initiatives, communicating the findings to Executive stakeholders.  Senior Analysts will be expected to mentor peers, perform review, as well as work on more complex analyses and portfolios.    

     

Key deliverables include:    

Key member of both the FP&A and functional project teams who provides meaningful financial and operational insight    

Support leadership and FP&A teams in performing detailed financial modeling and analysis for business cases, projects and initiatives with a goal of providing meaningful insights which can support both tactical and strategic decisions    

Build and maintain forecast and budgeting models for business partners and respective leadership teams, working closely with them as key liaison to ensure accuracy and timing of costs within those plans    

Track and analyze key performance indicators (including adherence to budget and forecast), highlighting relevant risks and opportunities    

Communicate regularly with business partners to understand and act upon changes in the operating environment or larger economic environment    

Author monthly reporting packages and analyses for business partners which includes expense variance analysis vs. budget and forecast, in addition to ad hoc requests    

Present monthly financial results, forecast and key performance indicators to business partners, including Executive Team, with an aim to provide insight and corresponding follow up    

Partner with Accounting to understand financial impact of accounting entries and policy choices on operational results    

Be an active member of the Finance team; willing to mentor and coach peers, brainstorm issues, and be flexible in completing any task    

    

Experience and qualifications:    

Completion of a post secondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration.  A post graduate degree/designation (e.g. CFA, MBA, CPA) would be considered an asset    

5 to 8 years of experience in progressively complex financial analysis roles    

Ability and desire to provide keen insight to business partners (both in functional and technical capacities) to help drive meaningful business decisions    

Extensive experience with financial analysis and modelling, including sensitivity and scenario analysis    

Experience with and ability to distill large data sets in order to determine relevant information needs    

Strong communicator who demonstrates ability to focus communication to the needs of the audience and translate financial information to operational information   

Attention to detail, organized and thorough, with a desire for continuous improvement    

Ability to analyze business

 

The benefits of being a WestJetter:  

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package.  On top of that, we offer:   

A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win   Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs  

 

Think we are a fit?  Apply now!  

  

About WestJet Group of Companies  

Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.   

 

Our Safety Promise  

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.  

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.   

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet – and that is our people. WestJet is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates our differences by way of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to you bring your full self to work and feel appreciated for your contributions.

 

At WestJet, we welcome unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds - if you’re passionate and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruiting process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com.  

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