Purpose
Reporting to Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, this position supports the FP&A function at The Armstrong Collective, specifically in operational areas including Onboard and Destinations Train Operations and People and Culture financial planning. The role is responsible for maintaining financial models, driving analysis and collaborating with key business partners to provide financial insights that inform strategic decisions.
Key Areas of Accountability
Decision Support and Analysis
- Proactively partner with Destinations, Guest Experience, Train Operations and People and Culture teams to identify and monitor spending trends, ensuring alignment with profitability, growth, and efficiency targets
- Assist departments in preparing budget submissions and reviews that adhere to policy and regulatory requirements
- Assist Train Operations leadership in evaluating the impact of route changes, expenditures, investments, ensuring alignment with business strategy
- Perform ROI analysis for operational areas, contributing to business cases for major investments
Financial Modelling
- Support and maintain the corporate financial model, Destinations, Guest Experience, Train Operations and People and Culture forecasting and scenario analysis
- Develop deep understanding of financial assumptions within the business
- Support cost-benefit models for Train Operations investments and capital projects
Reporting
- Monitor KPIs to identify trends and deliver insight to key business partners
- Conduct monthly variance analysis shortly after each month-end, to deliver timely financial insights
- Conduct monthly reforecasting variance analysis
Interpersonal
- Build trusting relationships with Train Operations and People and Culture teams to foster data-driven decision-making
- Partner with the Data & Insights team to analyze metrics and provide meaningful financial analysis
- Serve as a key liaison between operational teams, ensuring financial objectives align with business strategy
- Work collaboratively with Accounting to deliver accurate financial reporting focused on Onboard and Train Operations and People and Culture investments
- Promote a team-oriented mindset, driving collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Education/Certifications/Knowledge
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required (MBA an asset)
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent required
Experience
- 7+ years’ experience in progressive financial positions
- 3+ years’ experience in FP&A, focusing on Operations and People and Culture preferred
- Experience implementing corporate planning and analysis tools is an asset
- Prior experience in a technology-driven organization or CAPEX-intensive industry is an asset
Skills
- Strong expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting
- Ability to evaluate operational team investments and CAPEX projects with a strategic financial lens
- Proficiency in Excel, NetSuite, and financial reporting tools
- Strong communication and business partnership skills to collaborate with Operational and Corporate teams
- Analytical mindset with curiosity to understand business drivers behind operational and CAPEX expenditures
Work Environment
- Vancouver corporate-based; Hybrid role, minimum 3 days in office.
Compensation
- The base salary offered for this role is $95,000 to $106,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity.
- Eligible for Armstrong Collective’s discretionary bonus program
Eligible Benefits
Armstrong Collective supports our team members’ health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Short term disability, long term disability benefits
- Travel emergency assistance
- Vacation time and sick time
- Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match
- Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment
Armstrong Collective, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit are an equal opportunity employer, driven by our values of creating meaningful moments, being one team, and achieving extraordinary outcomes. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. If you require any accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met and to create a supportive environment.
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