Financial Analyst-Fuel & Airport Fees

Location:

Dallas, TX 75209, USA

Finance & Accounting

FINAN
002559

Full-Time

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As a Financial Analyst Fuel & Airport Fees, you will play a critical role in managing two of the largest and most controllable direct operating cost categories in aviation. This role is responsible for fuel and airport fee planning, forecasting, invoice and contract compliance, dispute resolution, and new station financial analysis. You will partner closely with Accounting/AP, Commercial, Real Estate, and Operations to support accurate financial reporting and data‑driven strategic decisions.

Your day may include supporting month‑end close activities, validating fuel and airport fee invoices against contract terms, and analyzing variances to ensure accurate cost reporting.

You’ll forecast fuel and airport fee spend by location using volume, price, seasonality, and network assumptions, and translate findings into clear insights and recommendations.

You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners—including fuel providers, FBOs, and airports—to resolve billing discrepancies and support dispute resolution.

You’ll also contribute to new station business cases and prepare executive‑ready profitability analyses to support growth decisions and post‑launch reviews.

• High‑Impact Work:
  Directly influence cost management and profitability in a highly visible area of the business.
• Strategic Exposure:
  Support executive decision‑making through financial modeling, forecasting, and business case development.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Finance, Commercial, Operations, and external partners.
• Growth‑Oriented Environment:
  Be part of a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial team focused on continuous improvement.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Analytical:
  Comfortable working with complex data sets and translating insights into action.
• Detail‑Oriented:
  Thorough in validating invoices, contracts, and financial assumptions.
• Collaborative:
  Effective at partnering across departments and with external vendors.
• Organized:
  Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive:
  Anticipates issues, identifies opportunities, and takes initiative to drive solutions.
• Adaptable:
  Thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from an accredited university.
• 0‑2 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, audit, pricing, contract analysis, or a related analytical role.

• Airline or aviation industry experience (preferred, not required).
• Experience with tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Power BI, Alteryx, or ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct).
• Familiarity with fuel procurement concepts (RFPs, escalation terms, index‑linked pricing) and/or airport fee structures.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with comfort handling high‑volume transactions.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, structured financial models).
• Ability to interpret contract terms and translate them into validation logic and financial models.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Compensation is $65,000 - $75,000 / annually. This was established after performing market research and is aligned with our approach to compensation.

• Health Benefits: New crew members become eligible for coverage on the 1st of the month following the start date, with medical plans beginning at just $110/month. 100% employer paid dental & vision, plus up…