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Responsible for the development of robust distribution and payment acceptance product plans that include the design and development of performance analytics, expense budgets, cost outlooks and long-range forecasting models to deliver business goals and support emerging distribution and payment product opportunities.

A key mission of this position is to be able to rapidly understand economic models and cost drivers of current and emerging distribution channels and payment acceptance products/services in-order to create accurate business models and cases, budgets, effective cost/invoice data management, audit, analysis and forecast reporting capabilities. Provide optimal support to achieve the desired commercial results of  the assigned business portfolio in the area of cost management and control in line with company vision, values and governance.

Responsible for the accurate and timely development and fulfillment of all distribution and payment acceptance business financial exercise obligations.

Job Description:

• Develop and manage global distribution and payments budget, outlook and long-range plans 
  
• Develop and manage business planning and forecasting for distribution and payment programs and products
  
• Design, implement and manage business forecasting frameworks and predective analytics solutions
  
• Proactively monitor distbribution and payment channel cost trends which may jeopardize the achievement of company objectives and formulate corrective recommendations 
  
• Design planning and forecast models for new and emerging distribution and payments cost drivers
  
• Monitor, benchmark and report on distribution and payment market trends and industry best practices
  
• Oversee the development and implementation of improved distribution cost management and analytics capabilities
  
• Provide cost planning analysis and support for strategic distribution and payments initiatives
  
• Monitor cost reporting effectiveness to improve usability and performance so as to ensure accuracy and timeliness
  
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate distribution channel billing information data and performance metrics
  
• Ensure contract compliance for third party distribution and payment product partners
  
• Act as subject matter expert/resource for internal and external customers on distribution and payments cost planning related items
  
• Ensure the provision of ad-hoc commercial initiative plans and cost models
  
• Provide escalation support in dispute resolution activities for contract/plan/invoice discrepancies
  

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field of study
  
• Minimum 5 years of payments/distribution business forecasting or related experience  
  
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
  
• Proficiency with Business Intelligence applications such as Office Suite, PowerBI, Teradata, Alteryx
  
• Results oriented, with attention to detail and able to meet deadlines
  
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, presentation, and project management skills
  
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit with a creative desire to innovate
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast moving and complex environment with multiple priorities
  
• Strong business acumen, leadership, and decision-making skills
  
• Team player, with strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
  
• Motivated self-starter who can work with minimal direction and supervision
  
• High degree of flexibility with shifting priorities and work hours
  
• Available to travel as required
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
  
• Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Required
  

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. 

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.