Associate Director - Airport Operations Finance

2w2 weeks ago

Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Toronto, CA · Full-time · C$170,000 – C$230,000

About this role

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a dynamic place with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson Canada's leading global hub. Employees innovate across operations for uplifting, safe, efficient passenger experiences. They champion prosperity for people, community, and aviation partners while putting joy back into travel.

Reporting to the Director, Business Finance, this role advances financial performance and operational insight across Airport Operations. It acts as a trusted strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer and senior leaders. Deliver forward-looking analysis, scenario modeling, and executive insights to strengthen planning and business performance.

Lead the full financial management cycle including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and long-range planning. Align financial plans with operational strategies and enterprise priorities through data-driven insights. Influence key decisions via rigorous governance and effective storytelling while leading a high-performing finance team.

Grow and thrive alongside thoughtful, passionate individuals in a fast-growing company. Enjoy comprehensive benefits like flexible retirement with employer matching and voluntary savings options. Benefit from a flexible hybrid work environment, continuous learning, and a meaningful reward program.

Requirements

Expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for operations-intensive portfolios like airports
Experience building driver-based models tied to aviation metrics such as passenger volumes and activity levels
Proficiency in scenario modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis for strategic decision support
Leadership in managing finance teams and delivering executive-ready insights
Knowledge of financial governance, internal controls, and audit compliance in complex organizations
Strong analytical skills for translating operational data into actionable storytelling
Familiarity with integrating finance with enterprise functions like strategy and transformation
Advanced skills in financial tools for budgeting, reporting, and long-range planning

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic finance partner to Airport Operations leadership, providing forward-looking financial insight, challenge, and decision support
Lead the full financial management cycle for Airport Operations, including annual operating plans, long-range financial plans, rolling forecasts, and monthly performance reviews
Develop and maintain driver-based financial models covering revenues, operating costs, and unit economics, integrated with operational drivers such as passenger volumes, aviation activity, and cost inflation
Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights through executive-ready analytics, dashboards, and storytelling
Provide rigorous financial analysis, scenario modeling, and business case evaluation to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational improvements
Strengthen forecasting accuracy, performance management, and financial governance through continuous improvement of processes, controls, and reporting routines
Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, variance analysis, and close activities, ensuring alignment with internal control frameworks and audit requirements
Partner closely with Corporate Analytics, FP&A, Strategy, Controllership, and the Transformation Office to align financial plans with enterprise priorities

Benefits

Opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, fast-growing company alongside passionate individuals
Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching
Voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans)
Flexible hybrid work environment
Continuous internal and external learning opportunities
Meaningful reward and recognition program