Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis

About the Role

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst assists the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis in understanding cost components and developing presentations for senior management. The Analyst participates in monthly, quarterly, and annual variance reviews, long-term financial management, strategic initiatives, and competitive analysis. The role also involves assisting with various ad hoc analyses as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis with forecasting, budgeting, and oversight of business units.
• Collaborate with Accounting and business units to ensure forecasts align accurately with actuals.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual presentations for senior departmental leaders.
• Provide data analytics and financial modeling to generate business insights.
• Create models to highlight trends within the business and airline industry.
• Collaborate with others to offer strategic guidance and decision support to cost center leaders through financial analysis and critical thinking.
• Understand the impact of investment decisions on departmental and company-wide financials.
• Update and improve current financial models and databases, including short- and long-term forecasts.
• Partner and communicate effectively with different groups and organizational levels across JetBlue.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analyses as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Two (2) years of finance and/or analytical experience.
• Experience with or basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Extensive experience with Excel and PowerPoint; proficient with Word and other Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated Excel and financial modeling skills (a live work sample will be required during the hiring process).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located; authorized to work in the U.S. (this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master’s of Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience using Tableau or similar data visualization tools.
• Advanced forecasting and modeling capabilities.
• SQL experience.

Crewmember Expectations

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Potential need to work flexible hours and respond on short notice.
• Able to maintain a professional appearance.
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, assist with light cleaning of the aircraft.
• Exhibit JetBlue’s values: Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun, and Passion.
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards.
• Identify and report safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards using JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (ASAP or SAR).
• Use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate.

Work Environment

• Equipment: Computer and other office equipment.
• Work Environment: Traditional office setting.
• Physical Effort: Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally (sedentary).

Pay

The base pay range for this position is between $62,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year.

Benefits

Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include:

• Access to healthcare benefits.
• A 401(k) plan and company match.
• Crewmember stock purchase plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Free space-available travel on JetBlue.