Sr. Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis; Capital Planning

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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 leads a team of two analysts to manage United's multi-year capital planning process. The position is responsible for forecasting aircraft and non-aircraft capital investments, debt and lease obligations, and related financial impacts, including depreciation, rent expense, capitalized interest, and interest expense. Success in this role requires strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities. The role partners closely with leaders across Finance, Treasury, and Fleet and serves as the business owner of the CAPPLAN capital planning cube, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment across the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 regional 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.

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 $ to $. 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.

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