There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run “Business Resource Group” communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Sourcing, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
Key Responsibilities:
This Senior Manager supports Finance leadership in their roles as a partner to the business. As such, this position is directly responsible for executing department strategy to ensure the accurate booking of financial data and creating accurate budgets and forecasts that will be used for informed decision-making and providing accurate external financial guidance.
Utilize models to generate annual operating and capital plans as well as an 18-month rolling forecast
Provide variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance Department
Lead significant ad-hoc project, budget, and forecast scenario analysis
Support labor and procurement negotiations associated with the execution of contracts
Provide leadership to the planning organization to ensure the accomplishment of goals set by the management team
Key partner in participation/contribution involving key business and finance issues
Create a long-range plan, annual capital, operating, and overhead budgets
Develop and present analysis to Senior Management
Manage and guide direct reports of Financial Analysts
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field
Five years of progressive financial planning & analysis responsibility
Advanced knowledge of Accounting, financial statements, and financial analysis principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Excellent analytical and communication abilities
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
MBA or Masters in Finance
Hyperion Planning & Oracle experience
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.
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