Financial Analyst

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

9d•$55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will provide direct support to senior management through in-depth analysis of cost center spending, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, capital expenditures, headcount trends, and ad-hoc financial projects as needed.

Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered.
Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Bachelor’s Degree
Entry-level role suited for candidates with a strong interest in the airline or transportation industry.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SAP, Ariba, and SQL.
Experience building business models in Excel that use logical assumptions to forecast.
Excellent critical thinker and effective problem solver with creative solutions.
Detail oriented and highly organized.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to senior management.
Ability to work on ambiguous projects without requiring specific direction and supervision.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics and/or other related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial and operational results to uncover trends, highlight potential risks and/or opportunities, and provide data-backed recommendations to senior management.
Work with department leaders to understand key expense drivers in order to enhance financial modeling and forecast accuracy.
Analyze data to explain trends and variances from budget and forecast.
Partner with department leadership to create comprehensive business cases for investment decisions, presenting the financial impact, associated risks, and alternative solutions to senior management.
Work with cross-functional groups in a collaborative environment.
Manage time effectively to meet timelines across multiple projects.
Other duties as assigned.