Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis

JetBlue Airways Corporation•New York, NY

1d•$62,000 - $101,000•Hybrid

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 Analyst participates in monthly, quarterly and annual variance reviews and in long term financial management, strategic initiatives and competitive analysis. The Analyst also assists with various ad hoc analyses as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
Two (2) years of finance and/or analytical experience
Experience with or basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Extensive experience with Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient 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 country in which the position is located
Authorized to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master’s of Business Administration (MBA)
Experience using Tableau or similar data visualization tool
Advanced forecasting and modeling capabilities
SQL experience

Responsibilities

Assist Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis with forecasting, budgeting, and oversight of business unit
Collaborate with Accounting and business units to ensure forecast is accurately aligned to actuals
Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual presentations for Senior Departmental leaders
Provide data analytics and financial modeling that result in insights for the business
Create models to highlight various trends within the business and airline industry
Collaborate with others to provide strategic guidance and sound business decision support to cost center leaders through proper financial analysis, collaboration and critical thinking
Understand 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
Prepares ad hoc reporting and analyses as assigned
Other duties as assigned