Senior Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis (Campus 2027 Hires/New Grads)
About The Position
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. The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) department is responsible for overseeing United's budget and forecast, long-term business plan, capital plan and financial analysis. FP&A acts as a challenging business partner, working closely with each organization at United to provide financial and strategic support. All senior analysts within the broader FP&A organization will gain in-depth exposure and experience in the airline industry, with assignments that may include: Developing department-level and enterprise-wide annual and long-term budgets Developing the annual capital plan and analytical support for capital investment decisions Performing complex analyses, such as evaluating labor productivity or growth opportunities Analyzing cost trends and resource utilization and developing relevant performance metrics Developing profitability and cash flow forecasts
Requirements
- Candidate for master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
- Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related area of study
- Minimum 3 years of analytical work experience demonstrating increasing responsibility
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
- Track record of outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to prioritize a range of responsibilities and adapt as business problems change
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others
- 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
- Hyperion Planning, Oracle Financials experience
- SQL, database querying ability
- Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and the ability to leverage AI effectively to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.
Responsibilities
- Developing department-level and enterprise-wide annual and long-term budgets
- Developing the annual capital plan and analytical support for capital investment decisions
- Performing complex analyses, such as evaluating labor productivity or growth opportunities
- Analyzing cost trends and resource utilization and developing relevant performance metrics
- Developing profitability and cash flow forecasts
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- accident & disability
- parental leave
- employee assistance program
- commuter
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- 401(k)
- flight privileges
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
