Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

This role provides critical financial analysis and support across various aspects of the company's operations, including value creation plan, budgeting, profitability reporting, strategic planning, and cost allocation. The position will help drive strategic decision-making through comprehensive business case development and analysis. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial data and insightful analysis for informed decision-making.

Develop compelling business cases to support strategic initiatives, including value creation plan analysis, new business opportunities and fleet management decisions.
• Value Creation & Project Analysis: Partner with the Sr. Director of FP&A and the VCO (Value Creation Office) to set accurate financial baselines for projects, validate cost savings estimates from third-party consultants, and implement robust tracking methods to monitor project performance.
• Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Analysis: Work with the Sr. Director of FP&A and Flight Ops to analyze the cost implications of CBAs, including those for Pilots, Flight Attendants, and other unions.
• Build robust financial models for key investments like engine purchases, providing data-driven recommendations to upper management.
• Collaborate across departments to develop the long-term strategic plan and ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting processes, including profitability analysis, business segment reporting, and Board presentations.
• Partner with operational teams to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, enhancing flight and customer profitability.
• Drive strategic projects, implementing Anaplan enhancements to enable critical decision-making.

• 7-8 years of experience in financial analysis in a corporate setting; Airlines specific experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred (must have strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles); MBA is a plus.
• Practical Anaplan model building experience, particularly at Level 3 proficiency or higher, is highly valued. Formal certification is secondary to proven experience.
• Demonstrated ability in various analytical techniques: comparative ROI, cost-benefit analysis, valuation, statistical models, and cost accounting.
• Proficient in Excel and financial modeling, with experience in financial reporting and planning systems. SQL and database modeling skills are advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction across all company levels and with external parties.
• Highly organized and numbers-focused individual with a proven ability to deliver accurate and timely work.
• Demonstrated flexibility to meet business needs, including extended hours and travel.

Salary Range: $131,500 - $177,500

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Financial offer within the stated range will be based on multiple factors to include but not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset.

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