Alaska Airlines · 21 hours ago
Financial Planning Analyst
WA-SeaTac, UNAVAILABLE, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $120K/yrAlaska Airlines is creating an airline people love, and they are seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to join their Financial Planning and Analysis team. This role involves analyzing financial data, developing models to support company activities, and assisting cost center managers with planning and budget preparation.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Analyze financial data and make recommendations for moderately complex business problems and provide input into solutions
Use solid understanding of financial fundamentals to analyze data, make recommendations for approach to solutions and make recommendations for solutions to complex business problems
As a subject matter expert in financial fundamentals, analysis and modeling, apply deep knowledge and use considerable judgement to determine the approach to ambiguous challenges, exercise considerable judgement to make decisions and influence across the company with minimal direction from leadership
Develop, manage, and maintain models to support company activities
Coordinate monthly close process for various divisions where needed, including accruals, PO system management, invoice review and research, and data entry into relevant support databases/models
Assist and guide cost center managers with individual problems of planning, cost control, budget preparation, variance research and business case preparation
Lead and drive completion of finance projects and initiatives of varying scopes and sizes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a focus in finance, accounting, economics or related field, or two years of experience in finance, accounting, investment banking or related area in lieu of this degree
Working knowledge of accounting/finance fundamentals
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and databases in general, including experience with a variety of Excel's math functions and pivot tables
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
2 years of experience in finance, accounting, investment banking or related area
Bachelor's degree with a focus in finance, accounting, economics or related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree
Self-starter with the ability to set and balance priorities, work independently and take ownership
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and databases in general, including experience with a variety of Excel's math functions and pivot tables
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
4 years of experience in finance, accounting, investment banking or related area
Bachelor's degree with a focus in finance, accounting, economics or related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree
Experience using net present value (NPV) and associated calculations as a decision-making tool
Experience with cash flow and balance sheet metrics as well as activity-based costing
Knowledge of reporting fundamentals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Excel (and large datasets) and PowerPoint
Strong communication skills, with an ability to explain complex concepts to audiences of varying organizational levels, including executive management
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
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
Alaska Airlines provides rewarding careers in aviation by fueling a passion for service and helping others
Founded in 1932
10001+ employees
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