Transaction Financing Manager

This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

Why WestJet

Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We’re proud to be one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Overview Of Role

The Transaction Financing Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of fleet transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across all stages of the transaction lifecycle. This role combines operational leadership, financial oversight, and cross-functional coordination to support successful transaction outcomes and continuous process improvement.

Key Deliverables Include

• Manage the end-to-end fleet transaction lifecycle, ensuring all transactions are executed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives.
• Review and validate financial analysis to ensure accuracy, sound assumptions, and alignment with business requirements and internal policies
• Support and lead negotiations for complex transactions, working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes
• Act as the central point of coordination across cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations), ensuring effective communication, alignment, and timely decision-making
• Track transaction progress, monitor key milestones, and proactively identify risks, delays, or issues requiring escalation
• Provide regular reporting on transaction status, performance metrics, and key outcomes to management and stakeholders
• Review and validate transaction documentation and agreements to ensure accuracy and consistency with approved terms
• Partner with internal teams to support seamless implementation and ensure all downstream impacts are effectively managed
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, policies, and regulatory requirements throughout the transaction process
• Identify opportunities to improve transaction workflows, including streamlining processes, enhancing standardization, and supporting automation initiatives
• Contribute to system enhancements and continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of transaction management

Experience And Qualifications

• Experience managing complex transactions in fleet, leasing, finance, or a related industry.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to review and interpret financial models and analyses.
• Experience supporting or leading negotiations and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of contract review, governance, and compliance practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Core Competencies

• Results-driven with strong attention to detail
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration
• Analytical thinking and financial literacy
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Process improvement mindset
• Accountability and ownership

The Benefits Of Being a WestJetter

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we’re a great fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group Of Companies

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We’re Canada’s leading value airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.

Our safety promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their well-being and the safety of others. WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as Safey-Sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don't meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ***email_hidden***.

We value the time and effort you put into your application. Our recruitment process is highly competitive and while every applicant will receive communication regarding their application status, only those selected to move forward will be contacted with next steps. If this role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.

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