Advisor, Financial Performance & Business Partner

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth.

Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge? We are looking for an Advisor, Financial Performance & Business Partner.

Please note that the candidate may be based in Montreal, Toronto or Ottawa.

The role

The Advisor, Financial Performance & Business Partner supports Alto’s financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and business decision-making processes. The role partners with assigned business leaders to deliver sound financial analyses, forecasts, business cases, funding documentation, investment assessments, and performance insights. Working within established FP&A frameworks, the Advisor helps leaders understand financial results, challenge assumptions, assess risks and opportunities, and make informed decisions aligned with Alto’s financial objectives.

The responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute forecasting and performance management activities for assigned portfolios and business functions, ensuring the quality and timely completion of related FP&A deliverables.
• Prepare financial information, analyses and supporting documentation for annual budgets, multi-year plans, and long-range financial forecasts.
• Develop financial scenarios, sensitivity analyses, and projections using established methodologies to support decision-making.
• Analyze actual results against budget and forecast to identify key financial drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Support governance and monitoring of funding commitments, assumptions, reporting requirements, and financial accountability obligations.
• Analyze financial performance indicators and key operational KPIs.
• Support cost management and spending reviews to enhance financial accountability.
• Partner with assigned business leaders to provide sound financial analysis, practical guidance, and objective decision support within established corporate frameworks.
• Review and validate financial assumptions and support informed decision-making through objective financial analysis.
• Support development of government funding requests and associated financial analyses.
• Prepare supporting analyses and documentation for business cases and investment assessments.
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Support internal project oversight and performance reviews through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Support portfolio performance reviews by consolidating financial, operational, and strategic indicators across assigned business areas and identifying trends, risks, and corrective actions.
• Contribute and prepare executive-level presentations, briefing materials, dashboards, and performance reports.
• Collaborate closely with Finance function to ensure business decisions are supported by accurate and reliable financial information.
• Apply established FP&A governance, standards, planning methodologies, and performance management practices across assigned portfolios, and recommend improvements based on business needs and delivery experience.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification. As Asset.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial planning, business partnering, corporate finance, or financial performance management.
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance management.
• Experience developing business cases, investment analyses, and strategic financial models.
• Strong understanding of financial performance drivers and operational business processes.
• Proven ability to influence decisions and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive reporting skills.
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience supporting large capital projects, infrastructure programs, or government-funded organizations considered an asset.
• Knowledge of SAP, Power BI, and enterprise reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Demonstrated business acumen and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Finance function to ensure business decisions are supported by accurate and reliable financial information.
• Actively promote the adoption of FP&A processes, tools, reporting standards, and governance practices across Finance and business teams.
• Contribute practical expertise and recommendations to improve FP&A processes, standards, tools, and governance practices, and support their adoption within assigned business areas.

Why join our innovative team?

• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.
• Flexible hybrid work mode.
• A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Canada.

We work to create high-performance, diversified teams

At Alto, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of their identity, origin or situation, to apply.

Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential.

Please note that we will communicate only with those candidates whose applications are selected for further consideration.

To find out more about the entire project, visit Alto - Home.