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Alaska Airlines · 1 day ago

Fuel Controller

SeaTac, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $181K/yr

7+ years exp

Alaska Airlines is committed to creating an airline people love, and they are seeking a Fuel Controller who will serve as the subject matter expert for fuel-related financial and analytical operations. The role involves managing the fuel financial framework, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and developing strategies for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Airlines/Aviation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead fuel forecasting and budgeting for fuel operations, supply, and capital spend

Guide the SAF financial plan to shape the strategies for long-term investments, offtakes, and partner relationships

Manage and develop SAF Book & Claim, assuring a robust process built with integrity

Own the analysis for fuel sourcing activities, assuring a rigorous process in all contract and sourcing activities

Define internal control policies to ensure a robust and accurate invoice review process

Influence across the company to build business cases for fuel investments and outline opportunities to improve fuel financial performance

Provides direction on fuel inventory through seasonal and transition periods, ensuring operational readiness and that financial liabilities are effectively managed

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the broader fuel market and oil industry, and the implications for the airline’s fuel financial performance and supply position

Qualification

Fuel financial operationsFinancial forecastingBudgetingInventory managementMicrosoft OfficeFinancial analysis toolsSustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)Public company experienceTableauProcess improvementVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsCollaboration

Required

7 years of experience in finance, aviation, analytics accounting, or audit, with fuel or similar high-value commodity accounting experience

Bachelor's degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree

Experience with inventory management and principles

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Strong working knowledge of key financial tools such as Net Present Value (NPV), Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal customers and suppliers to build positive relationships and achieve results

Proven ability to drive change and process improvement

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum age of 18

Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Preferred

Minimum four years managing large-scale, complex financial programs with experience in a public company

CPA or master's degree with a focus in Business, Finance or Economics

Experience with Tableau

Benefits

Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air

Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous 401k match program

Quarterly and annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Company

Alaska Airlines

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Alaska Airlines provides rewarding careers in aviation by fueling a passion for service and helping others

Founded in 1932

Seattle, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

https://alaskaair.jobs

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