Cost Controller Analyst

Position

Reports To:

Manager Program Controller

Sky Alyne is a team of defence, training, simulation, and aviation industry experts assembled from across Canada, working to prepare the next generation of RCAF Pilots and Aircrew as the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program provider for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Sky Alyne was formed in 2018 as a partnership between CAE and KF Aerospace, two Canadian aviation, training, and defence leaders.

The partnership was built to jointly answer the call for the Government of Canada’s FAcT program. In 2023 Sky Alyne was named the preferred bidder, and in 2024, was officially contracted to partner with the RCAF and deliver the FAcT program. We are now building a new team to deliver the FAcT program.

The scope of the FAcT program includes all training and in-service support requirements needed to prepare Pilots, Air Combat Systems Officers, and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators to meet the future aerospace requirements of the RCAF. The FAcT program is overseen from a Joint Management Office at Sky Alyne’s Ottawa headquarters in Kanata, with three operational bases:
Moose Jaw, SK, Southport, MB, and Winnipeg, MB.

In collaboration with the Government of Canada and several major Canadian subcontractors, Team Sky Alyne will provide live‑flying, simulator and classroom‑based training, facilities construction and management, information management and information technology support, site support services, aircraft maintenance and much more.

Sky Alyne offers competitive compensation and benefits and believes strongly in a safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive, and environmentally friendly workplace.

The Cost Controller Analyst position is responsible for the monitoring, analysis and management of costing and pricing efforts for Sky Alyne program(s). This role leads pricing for change orders, contractual amendments, billing activities, financial reporting and ad‑hoc analyses. The Cost Controller Analyst will collaborate with external subcontractors in addition to the internal technical teams. Through detailed financial analysis and reporting, this role supports informed decision‑making, cost control, and financial risk mitigation to help leadership maximize program performance.

• Manage all costing and pricing activities in line with contractual and program requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather data, understand performance drivers, and support financial objectives.
• Lead pricing updates by preparing cost analysis and supporting documentation to facilitate contractual change orders and contractual amendments.
• Present various key financial reports, metrics, and analysis to internal stakeholders, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities on an ad hoc and routine basis.
• Provide cost and performance analysis to identify variances, drivers, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support cost analysis, forecasting, and program planning.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and documentation of standard operating procedures and cost management best practices.
• Develop best practices, process workflows, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to ensure cost efficiency, reporting accuracy and data integrity.
• Support in periodic cost reviews and audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field is required.
• A minimum of eight (8+) years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, project controls, or similar analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools, as well as ERP or project management systems.
• A professional designation or progress toward one (CPA, CCEA, PMP, or related designations) would be considered an asset.
• Experience with Canadian public sector Pricing/ Contracting, Treasury Board submissions is strongly preferred.
• Experience with costing or estimating in an EPC industry or project would be an asset.
• Experience supporting costing, pricing, forecasting or financial modeling activities within a project or program…