Sr. Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis (Technical Operations)

United Airlines

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$127,870–$166,492 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Internal Audit, Investment Management, Investment Strategy, Investor Relations, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Negotiation Skills, Network Routing, Operational Communications, Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Purchasing/Procurement, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Operations, Treasury, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today
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Description


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.


Job overview and responsibilities


This role supports the Engines Maintenance organization, providing both tactical and strategic financial leadership and insight across a complex and dynamic business. This position requires a strong ability to quickly learn the technical drivers of engine maintenance while translating them into clear financial impacts. Success depends on effectively partnering with operational leaders and communicating complex concepts in both financial and technical terms.


+ Lead efforts to:

+ Utilize models to generate annual operating and capital plans as well as long range forecast

+ Provide variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance Department

+ Significant ad-hoc project, budget and forecast scenario analysis will be required

+ Support labor and procurement negotiations associated with the execution of contracts

+ Provide leadership to the FP&A organization to ensure accomplishment of goals set by the management team

+ Meeting participation/contribution involving key business and finance issues

+ Create long range plan, annual capital, operating and overhead budgets

+ Present analysis to senior leadership

+ Will have responsibility for a team of financial analysts


Please note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role with an in-office requirement of 2-3 days per week.


Qualifications


What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):


+ Bachelor's degree

+ Bachelor's degree in finance, business or related field

+ 5+ years of progressive financial planning & analysis responsibility

+ 7+ years of related experience

+ Advanced knowledge in

+ Accounting and financial statements

+ Financial analysis principles

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

+ Excellent analytical and communication abilities

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

+ Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications

+ Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position


What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):


+ Master's degree

+ MBA or Masters in Finance

+ Oracle EPM Planning experience


The base pay range for this role is $127,870.00 to $166,492.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.


You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.


United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com

About the Company

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