Sr Analyst, Division Finance

Spirit Airlines•Dania Beach, FL

About The Position

The Sr. Analyst, Division Finance is a financial expert for a specific division or business unit within Spirit Airlines, helping the business unit to make better financial and operational decisions. This analyst serves as a champion for the business unit’s projects and initiatives, including capital projects and critical investments. In this role, you will perform financial analysis to support decision-making that drives value. This analyst will develop and update financial forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans. Budget: Coordinate with the assigned business division to create an annual budget plan to model all expenses, staffing models, and capital expenditures. Ensure accurate plans based on divisional inputs and identify/resolve YOY variances. Support division with budget presentation and approval. Communicate budget goals to the division to drive YOY improvement. Financial Forecast: Perform weekly and monthly updates to Spirit's financial forecast. Update forecasts for any changes to statistical driver, rate, operational performance, or unbudgeted expense. Perform analysis on a regular and ad-hoc basis to support business decisions and ensure financial implications are fully understood. Work closely with division stakeholders to ensure a positive return on investment or operational necessity for divisional projects or capital expenditures. Identify negative trends for corrective action. Create and generate divisional financial reports each month/quarter/year. On-time Execution: Ensure timely communication and update of financial forecast information. Meet all deadlines, including providing information to assist with month-end accruals and entries, invoice due dates, variance reports, divisional financial reports, and contract approval execution dates. Drive Financial Awareness: Be the financial expert for the division. Drive divisional awareness of financial targets and related performance. Champion cost improvement and related initiatives, instilling a culture of being diligent with spending. Be proactive in communicating the results of analyses. Serve as an essential resource to division leaders. Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries from the division and FP&A. Educate other Spirit Airlines employees about financial and budget processes. Effectively communicate updates to the broader FP&A team. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies change in workload, rush jobs, or technical developments).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field
2-4 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, or similarly quantitative field
Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Advanced analytical skills and ability to problem-solve quickly and accurately.
Familiarity with large ERP systems and financial planning software.
A passion for learning and growing.
Self-motivated and driven team member.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Excellent service orientation, including a positive, collegial attitude with a high degree of professionalism.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Unquestionable willingness to keep office files, financial information, and other company-related information confidential.
Ability to work under pressure and ensure accuracy while meeting rigid firm deadlines.
Ability to work well with others in a dynamic team environment.
Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Must possess a high level of accountability, accuracy, attention to detail, and work ethic.
Process improvement experience.

Nice To Haves

PowerBI experience.
Advanced professional certification (FPAC, CFA, CMA, etc)

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the assigned business division to create an annual budget plan to model all expenses, staffing models, and capital expenditures.
Ensure accurate plans based on divisional inputs and identify/resolve YOY variances.
Support division with budget presentation and approval.
Communicate budget goals to the division to drive YOY improvement.
Perform weekly and monthly updates to Spirit's financial forecast.
Update forecasts for any changes to statistical driver, rate, operational performance, or unbudgeted expense.
Perform analysis on a regular and ad-hoc basis to support business decisions and ensure financial implications are fully understood.
Work closely with division stakeholders to ensure a positive return on investment or operational necessity for divisional projects or capital expenditures.
Identify negative trends for corrective action.
Create and generate divisional financial reports each month/quarter/year.
Ensure timely communication and update of financial forecast information.
Meet all deadlines, including providing information to assist with month-end accruals and entries, invoice due dates, variance reports, divisional financial reports, and contract approval execution dates.
Be the financial expert for the division.
Drive divisional awareness of financial targets and related performance.
Champion cost improvement and related initiatives, instilling a culture of being diligent with spending.
Be proactive in communicating the results of analyses.
Serve as an essential resource to division leaders.
Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries from the division and FP&A.
Educate other Spirit Airlines employees about financial and budget processes.
Effectively communicate updates to the broader FP&A team.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies change in workload, rush jobs, or technical developments).