Analyst - Cargo Operations Analysis & Budget Management

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines in Chicago, IL seeks an Analyst for Cargo Operations Analysis & Budget Management to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will partner with finance, accounting, and operations to deliver insights and improvements.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, data-driven recommendations, and collaboration across teams, with a hybrid schedule from Willis Tower in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in finance, budgeting, operations analysis, financial planning, accounting, or a related analytical field
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience analyzing financial and operational performance data, including revenue and cost drivers
• Working knowledge of financial analysis, financial reporting, variance analysis, financial planning, forecasting, and financial controls
• Proficiency with data analysis, data management, documentation, and record management practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear business insights through data storytelling
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational performance results to identify trends, key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering business inputs, developing financial plans, and updating projections based on changing business conditions
• Assist with month-end close activities through coordination with accounting partners and validation of required financial information
• Prepare documentation and support internal and external audit activities by responding to information requests and maintaining accurate records
• Develop and maintain financial models that support long-range planning, scenario testing, investment evaluation, and business decision-making
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reporting, including performance analysis, forecasting insights, and variance explanations for leadership stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, strengthen financial controls, and enhance reporting effectiveness
• Utilize analytical tools, data visualization techniques, and business intelligence reporting capabilities to communicate findings and support strategic initiatives

Skills

Finance

Budgeting

Operations analysis

Data storytelling

Communication

Data analysis

Forecasting

Financial controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Analyst - Cargo Operations Analysis & Budget Management

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Contract type: Full-Time

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Description

About the Job

The Analyst - Cargo Operations Analysis & Budget Management role supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance analysis initiatives. This position helps evaluate business performance by analyzing financial and operational results, identifying revenue and cost drivers, explore capital expenditure opportunities and delivering actionable insights to support decision-making. The role partners with finance, accounting, and operational stakeholders to support planning cycles, reporting processes, and audit activities while contributing to continuous improvement of financial models and business processes. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and the ability to transform complex data into meaningful recommendations.

Core Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational performance results to identify trends, key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering business inputs, developing financial plans, and updating projections based on changing business conditions.
• Assist with month-end close activities through coordination with accounting partners and validation of required financial information.
• Prepare documentation and support internal and external audit activities by responding to information requests and maintaining accurate records.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support long-range planning, scenario testing, investment evaluation, and business decision-making.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reporting, including performance analysis, forecasting insights, and variance explanations for leadership stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, strengthen financial controls, and enhance reporting effectiveness.
• Utilize analytical tools, data visualization techniques, and business intelligence reporting capabilities to communicate findings and support strategic initiatives.

Note: This position works a hybrid schedule from Willis Tower in Chicago, IL.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in finance, budgeting, operations analysis, financial planning, accounting, or a related analytical field
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience analyzing financial and operational performance data, including revenue and cost drivers
• Working knowledge of financial analysis, financial reporting, variance analysis, financial planning, forecasting, and financial controls
• Proficiency with data analysis, data management, documentation, and record management practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear business insights through data storytelling
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance, budgeting, operations analysis, financial planning, accounting, or a related analytical field
• Experience with financial modeling and scenario planning
• Experience in creating data visualizations and business intelligence reporting
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and long-range planning activities
• Experience working in transportation, logistics, cargo operations, or other complex operational environments
• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

The base pay range for this role is $66,500.00 to $86,616.00.

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.