Senior Analyst FP&A

Position Title:

Senior Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Summary:

The Senior Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) identifies, models and recommends ideas pertaining to financial risks and opportunities within the business, leveraging the Finance Team as well as cross-functional relationships. Among other responsibilities, the Senior Analyst manages short and long-term forecasts, understands the airline industry and Jet Blue’s strategy as it pertains to the competitive landscape and communicates financial plans and concepts to Jet Blue crew members, including members of the Executive Leadership Team.

Essential Responsibilities:

Drive departmental operating forecasting (short and long term), ensuring all department forecasts are accurate and communicated to department leadership

Collaborate with Managers and above to provide strategic guidance and sound business decision support to cost center leaders through proper financial analysis, collaboration and critical thinking

Prepare material to be presented to Executive Leadership and Board Members including the annual operating plan, quarterly earnings, and monthly business reviews

Build and maintain strong relationships with the business, communicating effectively to ensure key stakeholders are informed and aligned on financial goals and results

Fulfill and manage ad hoc requests including complex analysis as requested by Senior Management and projects requiring cross-functional coordination

Other duties as assigned

Minimum

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience

Three (3) years of financial modeling, working with financial systems, analytical reasoning and presentation experience in a professional setting (i.e. FP&A, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Investment Banking, Consulting, etc.)Ability to work alongside and communicate effectively with different groups and organizational levels across Jet Blue Ability to drive results under the tight deadlines

Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy

Ability to multi-task across a variety of projects, departments and timelines

Proficient Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Power Point Available  for occasional overnight travel (15%)Must pass a pre-employment drug test

Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred

Experience and Qualifications:

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or appropriate post-graduate degree or licensing Experience querying large data sets using Structured Query Language (SQL) and using analytical tools such as Tableau Effective communication across myriad channels and groups including Executive Leadership Advanced forecasting and modeling capabilities and financial systems expertise

Crew member Expectations:
Regular attendance and punctuality Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice

Able to maintain a professional appearance

When working or traveling on Jet Blue flights, and if time permits, all capable Crew members are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft

Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the Jet Blue culture, that is, exhibit the Jet Blue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun Promote Jet Blue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting Jet Blue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards

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