Senior Analyst, Business Planning and Analysis
Greater Toronto Airports Authority Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Airlines and Aviation · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Senior Analyst provides financial planning, forecasting, and decision-support expertise to Commercial Business Partnerships. They are responsible for developing financial models, analyzing business initiatives, and reporting performance metrics to support strategic decision-making.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a university degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or business planning. Proficiency in financial modeling and reporting systems is required, along with strong communication and analytical skills.
Benefits
Full description
Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.
What's in it for you?
- An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
- Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans).
- A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.
What can you expect from this position?
Reporting to the Manager, Business Planning and Analysis, the Senior Analyst provides financial planning, forecasting, analytics, and decision-support expertise to Commercial Business Partnerships. This role plays a key part in developing strategic business plans, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, business cases, and performance reporting that support informed decision-making across the organization. You will partner closely with business leaders to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights, identify opportunities, evaluate business initiatives, and help drive strong financial performance.
As a Senior Analyst, Business Planning and Analysis , you will:
- Partner with business leaders to support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term business planning activities.
- Develop and maintain financial models that provide insights into revenue, operating expenses, and capital investments.
- Analyze and evaluate new and existing business initiatives, including financial impact assessments, scenario analysis, and business cases.
- Provide financial guidance and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain financial and operational reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Monitor business performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions where appropriate.
- Present financial results and insights to stakeholders in a clear and meaningful way.
- Support procurement and investment evaluations to ensure strong financial stewardship and value for money.
- Conduct benchmarking, market analysis, and ad hoc financial studies to support business objectives.
- Act as a liaison between business units and Finance teams to ensure alignment with financial policies, processes, and reporting requirement.
This is the role for you, if you have:
- A university degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- A CPA or CFA designation (or active pursuit of either designation) is considered an asset.
- 3+ of progressive experience in financial analysis, business planning, forecasting, reporting, corporate finance, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting commercial, retail, consumer products, real estate, transportation, aviation, or similarly complex business environments.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience building dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to support business decision-making.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems such as Oracle, Hyperion/Essbase, or Workday Adaptive.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into business insights.
- A customer-focused mindset and demonstrated ability to influence decision-making through data and analysis.
- Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.
The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.
Internal:
GTAA employees interested in applying must submit their application online along with their resume by August 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Late applications will not be considered. To be considered, applicants must submit their resume and indicate how their skills, education, training and experience correspond to the qualifications detailed in the poster. If stated experience is external to the GTAA (i.e. experience with a previous employer), applicants must provide references with their application in order to confirm this experience. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
All applications received will be acknowledged instantly through an email notification. Incomplete applications will not receive further consideration. Upon application submission, please check your inbox for your email notification confirming your application for the role. In the event, an immediate notification cannot be located in your mailbox or for more information on the position please contact Shehroze Sameer (Shehroze.sameer@gtaa.com)
The successful candidate will be required to fulfill a minimum 12-month commitment in the role prior to applying for new opportunities.