Associate Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (Campus 2026 Hires/New Grads)

United Airlines • Chicago, IL

128d • $52,725 - $68,632

About The Position

At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you're a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands-on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You'll also have a chance to build community through our employee-run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly. 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 Procurement, 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of related finance or business administrative experience with a High School Degree, or 0-2 years of related finance or business administrative experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and knowledge of accounting and financial statements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor's degree in a finance related field.
• 2 years FP&A/Accounting experience or 3 years customer experience/contact centers.
• EPM Planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director and Director in their roles as business partners to various departments within the organization.
• Deliver department strategy to ensure the accurate booking of financial data.
• Create accurate budgets and forecasts for informed decision making and providing accurate external financial guidance.
• Utilize models to generate annual operating plans and long-term modeling.
• Provide variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance Division.
• Provide ad-hoc budget and forecast scenario analysis as required.
• Support contract and purchasing negotiations.
• Track and report on division headcount and productivity.
• Identify and aid in delivery of revenue and cost initiatives.
• Perform routine reporting and ad hoc analysis prepared by division and finance teams.
• Conduct financial support, analysis, and reporting to division leadership and finance.
• Participate in meetings involving key regional division and finance issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flight privileges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED