Financial Planning & Analysis, Senior Analyst - Piedmont Airlines, Inc

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At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a Financial Planning and Analysis, Senior Analyst in our Finance Department. The Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst is responsible for primary oversight of the monthly close and forecast processes, development, and maintenance of financial models, tracking key business metrics through key performance indicators (KPIs), and conducting general financial analysis. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting principles. This position will report to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis. 

Essential Duties:

• Maintain existing models for accuracy

• Develops new models as needed (Labor negotiations, changes in business processes, cost projections, etc.)

• Maintain the centralized Power Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard for station/department-level and system-level financial data, historical cost (HC)/attrition data, and productivity data

• Improve and further develop analyses and visualizations within the dashboard based on user feedback and company needs

• Utilize critical thinking to provide well-developed data analysis for Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

• Assist Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in analysis of monthly and quarterly KPIs

• Maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and conducts annual audit

• Lead analyst team in preparation of all monthly close and forecast files

• In conjunction with the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, review all files and reports produced by the analyst team for accuracy

• Assist management with review of all non-close/forecast files and reports produced by the analyst team

• Assist management with current and new hire analyst training needs

• Ad-hoc projects as required

Job Qualifications and Competencies:

• Working knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting principles

• Experience with financial accounting and reporting software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel, Power BI and/or Tableau

• Analytical, problem solving, mathematical, and organizational skills

• Exemplary communication and presentation skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

• One (1) year of relevant experience in a corporate finance setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years budgeting/financial planning experience at a corporate level

• Experience building and enhancing financial models used to forecast and budget

• Experience with labor and wage models

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or other related certification

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment

• Some travel may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.

Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network.  Medical and dental available.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. ​

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer performance-based bonuses and relocation packages, subject to company policy and performance metrics.

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