Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Northern Air Cargo•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Financial Analyst supports FP&A and Senior Management by interpreting financial information, identifying, and highlighting trends in financial performance, conducting financial analysis and making recommendations to support processes and profit improvement. He/she will also execute the long-term financial strategy development by reviewing, analyzing, and assisting preparation and development of the annual strategic long term & operating plans. Key areas of emphasis for this position include investment analysis, business cases, capital expenditure (CapEx), overheads and special projects. From a cultural standpoint, the successful candidate will stay close to the Business and will be a collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functional lines and thrives on adding value. He/she will have highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including outstanding presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or a related field.
Strong accounting knowledge and foundational understanding of financial principles required.
1-3 years of relevant experience in FP&A or related field.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to apply structured, strategic thinking to solve business problems.
Collaborative team player with demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with cross-functional teams.
Hands-on, results-driven approach with willingness to dive into detailed data when necessary.
Ability to produce high-quality, accurate work in a detail-oriented environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines and deliverables.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to build and maintain effective internal customer relationships.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, and show initiative in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Aviation/Transportation industry or Strategy consulting is a plus.
Experience with Power BI dashboard is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and Maintain annual Capital Expenditures tracking and forecasting, leveraging multiple internal ERP systems to create value-added reporting tools.
Collaborate with business leaders and cost center managers to ensure accurate project tracking, support good financial decision-making and cross-functional partnership.
Support annual Long-term Planning process that drives organizational strategic growth.
Build and maintain month-end executive reporting packages.
Validate large volumes of financial data and support FP&A team with analytic results and condense them into a coherent story with clear, easy-to-understand conclusions and implications.
Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for ongoing process improvements.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for corporate overhead expenses.
Partner with Business and Operation leaders to enhance understanding of financial performance within their respective areas.
Assist with routine validation of financial data sources that support key organizational outputs, ensuring data integrity and providing operational leaders with accurate, transparent information to enable effective analysis and decision-making.
Lead ad-hoc analytical projects and strategic initiatives.
Continuously evaluate departmental processes to identify opportunities for streamlining, automation, and efficiency improvements.
Perform other tasks and projects as required.