Senior Analyst Financial Systems

JetBlue Airways Corporation•New York, NY

1d•$88,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst Financial Systems supports the development, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of financial reporting, data, and automation solutions within JetBlue's Finance organization. The primary focus of this role will be identifying opportunities to automate manual Finance processes, developing scalable data and reporting solutions, and supporting recurring and ad hoc reporting needs across Accounting and Finance. The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on technical contributor with experience using Python, SQL, and business intelligence tools to solve business problems and improve financial processes. This role will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, IT, and Data Engineering teams to understand business requirements, develop and maintain automated solutions, improve access to financial data, and reduce reliance on manual processes and spreadsheets. The Senior Analyst will support a broad portfolio of Finance Systems initiatives spanning financial reporting, passenger and ticket tax reporting, revenue accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and other Finance processes. The role requires the ability to understand existing business processes and data sources, translate business needs into practical technical solutions, and independently develop, test, document, and support those solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
Three (3) years of experience in financial systems, data analytics, business intelligence, process automation, software development, or a related technical/business systems role
Experience supporting system implementations, enhancements, or Finance transformation initiatives
Experience collecting, documenting, and translating business requirements into system or process solutions
Working knowledge of finance, accounting, planning, and reporting processes
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in MIS, Finance, Business, Accounting, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field
Previous airline experience
Experience working with Snowflake or another cloud data warehouse
Advanced Python experience, including development of automated data-processing and reporting workflows
Advanced SQL skills, including experience developing complex queries, data transformations, and reusable reporting datasets
Experience developing and administering Tableau dashboards and data sources
Experience with ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, APIs, file-based integrations, or automated data workflows
Experience automating financial reconciliations, recurring reports, or other Accounting and Finance processes
Working knowledge of Accounting and Finance processes, including financial reporting, revenue accounting, accounts payable, payroll, or tax
Experience working with financial and operational data from ERP or other enterprise systems
Familiarity with SAP or other ERP platforms
Experience partnering with Data Engineering or IT teams on data integrations, system enhancements, or production support
Experience with source control, development environments, scripting, or other software development practices
Experience identifying opportunities to replace manual Excel-based processes with controlled, repeatable automation
Experience developing self-service reporting or data solutions for Finance users

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated Finance processes and reporting solutions using Python, SQL, Tableau, Snowflake, and other available technologies
Identify manual, repetitive, or inefficient Finance processes and design scalable solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and control
Develop Python-based automation to transform, validate, reconcile, and process financial and operational data
Write, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries supporting recurring reporting, data analysis, reconciliations, and Finance processes
Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards and other reporting solutions that provide Finance stakeholders with timely and actionable information
Build and support data pipelines and recurring reporting processes using data from multiple financial and operational systems
Support the automation and enhancement of reporting processes that utilize RAPID and other operational data sources
Partner with Accounting and Finance stakeholders to understand existing processes, reporting requirements, pain points, and opportunities for automation
Translate Finance business requirements into clear functional and technical requirements and develop solutions in partnership with IT and Data Engineering where appropriate
Perform data analysis and reconciliation to validate the completeness and accuracy of automated processes and reporting outputs
Support Finance reporting and automation processes across areas including passenger taxes, revenue accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and other Controller functions
Monitor existing automated processes, data pipelines, queries, and dashboards; troubleshoot issues and implement enhancements as business requirements change
Develop ad hoc reporting, queries, and analyses to support Accounting, Finance, and operational business needs
Support user acceptance testing, validation, implementation, and deployment of new Finance Systems solutions and enhancements
Create and maintain business and technical documentation, process guides, data definitions, and support procedures for developed solutions
Partner with Finance Systems team members to establish reusable development practices and expand automation and self-service capabilities across Finance
Assist Managers and Directors with data-driven, technical, automation, or systems-related projects as required
Other duties as assigned