Financial Analyst

SkyWest Airlines•St. George, UT

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About The Position

SkyWest is seeking highly motivated, analytically minded individuals to join a data analytics team that partners with departments across the organization to identify opportunities, improve processes, optimize resources, and support data-driven decision-making. Analysts transform complex data into actionable insights, develop reporting and analytical solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement measurable business improvements. The role involves identifying opportunities, evaluating potential solutions, and supporting implementation through completion while using modern analytics, automation, and AI tools to improve productivity and business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to analyze large data sets and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Analyze operational, financial, maintenance, supply chain, safety, and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Develop reports, dashboards, models, and visualizations that support data-driven decision-making.
Partner with stakeholders across departments to understand business challenges and recommend practical solutions.
Gather, clean, validate, and organize data from multiple systems and sources.
Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of efficiency initiatives.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate findings to leadership.
Assist in developing or improving forecasts, budgets, and long-range planning models.
Perform root cause analysis and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
Support automation initiatives through reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and data analytics solutions.
Document business requirements, methodologies, assumptions, and analytical findings.
Present analytical results and recommendations to leaders and stakeholders throughout the organization.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure recommendations align with operational objectives.
Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc analytical requests.
Maintain data integrity, governance standards, and reporting accuracy.
Perform other duties as assigned.