Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis - Long Island City, NY
About The Position
The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst assists the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis in understanding cost components and developing presentations for senior management. The role participates in monthly, quarterly, and annual variance reviews, long-term financial management, strategic initiatives, and competitive analysis, and supports ad hoc analyses as needed. The Analyst assists with forecasting, budgeting, and business-unit oversight; works with Accounting and business units to align forecasts with actuals; and develops financial analysis, models, and reporting to inform business decisions. The role also updates financial models and databases, supports investment analysis, and communicates across organizational groups and levels. The position is based in a traditional office environment in Long Island City, New York.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and at least four years of relevant work experience demonstrating capability to perform the responsibilities.
- Two years of finance and/or analytical experience.
- Experience with or basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
- Extensive experience with Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency with Word and other Microsoft Office products.
- Demonstrated Excel and financial modeling skills through a live work sample 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 United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Regular attendance and punctuality; flexibility to work flexible hours and respond on short notice when needed.
- Must maintain a professional appearance and be an appropriate fit for JetBlue’s culture and values.
- Must support JetBlue’s Safety Management System, safety policy, and behavioral standards, and report safety or security concerns when possible.
- Use of ChatGPT or another automated tool during the interview process disqualifies candidates.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Experience using Tableau or a similar data visualization tool.
- Advanced forecasting and modeling capabilities.
- SQL experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis with forecasting, budgeting, and oversight of a business unit.
- Collaborate with Accounting and business units to ensure forecasts are accurately aligned to actuals.
- Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual presentations for senior departmental leaders.
- Provide data analytics and financial modeling that produce business insights.
- Create models to highlight trends within the business and airline industry.
- Collaborate with others to provide strategic guidance and decision support to cost center leaders through financial analysis, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- Assess 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.
- Promote JetBlue’s safety values and report safety or security concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
