Analyst II - Financial
Work Perks
At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:
- Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines
- Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great
- Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages
- Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors
- Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment
- Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance
- Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.
Who We Are
Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.*
What Will You Be Doing?
The Financial Analyst II owns recurring and ad-hoc analyses across all areas of the organization including, without limitation, short- and long-term financial planning, ongoing cost reduction opportunity sizing and execution, competitive and strategic benchmarking, labor analysis and negotiations, capital allocation and fleet planning, flight profitability and complex financial modeling to include internal rate of return, net present value and payback.
The Analyst is expected to provide timely, accurate analyses and to effectively collaborate with stakeholders including Finance leadership, business partners and various operating groups. The Financial Analyst II may be involved with the ongoing build an implementation of FP&A’s financial planning models within Anaplan.
Essential Functions:
- Champion Frontier’s low-cost philosophy within the organization and enhance financial awareness across the company.
- Deliver timely, accurate analysis to Finance leadership and business stakeholders.
- Improve the speed and accuracy of budgeting and forecasting; collaborate with business stakeholders throughout the financial planning process.
- Evaluate the financial implications of potential capital projects and develop management recommendations.
- Investigate the root causes of cost and revenue variances and propose profit-maximizing resolutions.
- Identify and size potential revenue and cost opportunities across the organization.
- Conduct scenario analyses to identify optimal strategies in the face of uncertainty.
- Act as an internal consultant, improving processes and efficiency across the organization.
- Benchmark financial and operational performance against competitors and best practices.
- Conduct ad-hoc projects, reports and financial analyses as determined by senior management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required; prefer degree in finance, accounting or another quantitative field
- Graduate degree in quantitative discipline preferred
- 2+ years of relevant experience (finance, consulting or related fields/functions) or commensurate combination of graduate work and relevant work experience
- Functional experience in financial accounting, management accounting, financial analysis, financial modeling, planning, forecasting and/or management reporting preferred
- Prior airline experience beneficial
- Prior systems experience beneficial
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
- Advanced analytical and quantitative skills; demonstrated understanding of economic, financial and accounting concepts
- Advanced understanding of Excel, macros and other software used for data mining and analysis preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to present information to and collaborate with all levels of management
- Ability to structure logical analytical approaches and to apply a range of quantitative techniques to solve business problems in an efficient, timely manner
- Ability to independently prioritize analyses in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to work self-sufficiently to creatively solve analytical challenges with limited data and imminent deadlines
- Business acumen and strategic mindset
- Strong work ethic, results-oriented
Equipment Operated:
- Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work Environment:
- Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled
Physical Effort:
- Generally, not required.
Supervision Received:
- General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.
Salary Range:
- $62,000 - $86,366
Please note: this role will close on or before 9/30/26. Positions Supervised: None
Workplace Policies:
- Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.
Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids, and Phencyclidine (PCP).