Analyst/Sr Analyst, Financial Analysis

About the role

Operating Budgets is a foundational team within the Financial Planning (FP&A) organization that works closely with the Division Controller and Corporate Accounting organizations to understand business issues impacting the financial statements, produce consolidated forecasted financial statements and lead the annual budgeting process. Activities include creating divisional goals, analyzing financial results, maintaining operating statistics for the company, and presenting financial results to senior management. Output supports Investor Relations’ guidance and Earnings Calls. Team members should expect to support multiple cross‑divisional projects and processes.

What You’ll Do

• Provide guidance to senior executive team and Board of Directors regarding the Company’s financial performance and near‑term financial outlook in context of internal and external factors impacting the Company.
• Maintain and enhance forecasting models to improve accuracy and relevance, aligning closely with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Division Controllers and Commercial Planning teams to maintain forecast accuracy and drive performance toward Company goals and KPIs.
• Prepare detailed cause‑and‑effect analyses for senior management on complex financial matters, providing valuable insights for strategic decision‑making.
• Collaborate and work closely with various groups across the Company to understand respective business units and their impacts to the Company’s bottom line.
• Compile Board of Directors packages justifying large projects, explaining financial performance, or the financial forecast.
• Work extensively as a consultant for other groups in the company.
• Provide various reports that are reviewed by the CFO and other key executives.
• Prepare materials for earnings calls and Board of Director meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a concentration in Finance/Economics or equivalent training/experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, Accounting, Financial Services or Consulting, including experience with advanced financial modeling and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airline or travel industry experience.
• MBA from a leading institution.

Skills & Certifications

• Ability to adapt and apply a variety of analytical approaches to logically structure analysis of complex issues and develop creative solutions to business, financial and operational challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Exercise leadership skills through taking initiative and motivating others within a dynamic team environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills, with proven ability to work effectively in a variety of situations.
• Advanced aptitude in problem‑solving, including the ability to logically structure an appropriate analytical framework.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to conceptualize tasks in the context of broader enterprise goals.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Employees, families and friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across the global network.
• Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, prescription and vision coverage from day one, plus virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness Programs: Resources and support to help you be the best version of yourself.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with employer contributions after one year for many workgroups.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.
• Inclusion & Diversity: 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.