Financial Analyst IV
About The Position
The Financial Analyst IV provides financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning support for the Houston Airport System (HAS). Working with the Finance and Accounting team, the position analyzes and validates financial data, develops reports and dashboards, supports the annual five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and monitors financial performance to support informed decisions by senior management. The role also focuses on improving reporting processes, identifying financial trends and cost-saving opportunities, maintaining data accuracy, and ensuring alignment with established policies and reporting requirements. It provides ad-hoc analysis and other support as needed. The position works with HAS divisions and internal and external stakeholders, including in connection with financial analysis and oversight of the IAH Rental Car Center. Candidates must be able to obtain all security-required badge access, including Customs and Border Protection access, within six months of hire.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field; experience cannot substitute for this degree requirement.
- Four years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis, or a closely related field.
- Ability to obtain all required security badge access, including Customs and Border Protection access, within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Power BI; it is preferable but not required.
- A master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
- Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference, subject to the stated qualifications and selection criteria.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance financial reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
- Analyze financial data and prepare reports to help senior management evaluate the financial status of HAS.
- Assist in preparing and updating the Airport System’s annual five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis as requested by management.
- Collect, validate, reconcile, and interpret financial data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinate with HAS divisions to analyze financial performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
- Support oversight and financial analysis of the IAH Rental Car Center in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare and distribute periodic financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
- Identify financial trends, risks, discrepancies, cost-saving opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
- Automate financial reporting processes and improve data visualization, accuracy, and efficiency using Power BI and other analytical tools.
- Collaborate with Finance and Accounting staff to align analyses with established policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
- Provide analytical support for special projects, strategic initiatives, and other assignments as directed by management.
- Communicate financial findings and recommendations to management, department representatives, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and accuracy of financial data and supporting documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support HAS financial planning and analytical objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
