Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

About the role

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst is responsible for budgeting and creating forecasts, conducting financial modeling, and performing monthly financial reviews and analyses. This position reports to the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Budget and create forecast
• Conduct financial modeling
• Conduct monthly financial reviews and analyses
• Conduct monthly close out and ad-hoc projects
• Act as an advisor to directors with the Company’s Ground Handling department in formulating budget submissions
• Prepare the monthly reporting package

Job Qualifications And Competencies

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting principles
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel for purposes of financial data analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with excellent skills in Excel
• Develop monthly variance report and analyze variances
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, mathematical and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• Three years budgeting/financial planning experience at a corporate level
• Experience building and enhancing financial models used to forecast and budget
• Experience with labor and wage models
• Experience with automated general ledger systems
• Experience implementing AI-driven solutions in financial planning or operational processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tableau, Power BI or other business analytics and visualization applications

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

Work Environment

Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment. Some travel required.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Family travel on the American Airlines network
• Medical and dental available

Starting Rate

$48,000.00/Annual Salary – 72,000.00/Annual Salary (Based on locale and experience)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.