Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis

JetBlue Airways Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Crewmember stock purchase plan

Job summary

JetBlue Airways Corporation is seeking a Finance Planning and Analysis Analyst to support the FP&A team. The role emphasizes understanding cost components, variance reviews, and long-term financial management. You will contribute to strategic initiatives and ad hoc analyses as needed.

You will create models, provide data analytics, and help prepare presentations for senior leaders, collaborating with accounting and business units to align forecasts with actuals and inform decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of finance/analytical experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; strong data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager FP&A with forecasting, budgeting, and oversight of business unit.
• Collaborate with Accounting to align forecast with actuals.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual presentations for senior leaders.
• Provide data analytics and financial modeling to generate insights.

Skills

Finance analytics

Excel usage

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years experience

Tools

Tableau

SQL

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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Title: Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis

Location: Long Island City, NY, US, 11101

Category: Finance

Position Title: Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Summary

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst assists the Manager Financial Planning & Analysis inunderstanding cost components and developing presentations for senior management.The Analyst participates in monthly, quarterly and annual variance reviews andin long term financial management, strategic initiatives and competitive analysis. The Analyst also assists with various ad hoc analyses as necessary.

• Assist Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis with forecasting, budgeting, and oversight of business unit
• Collaborate with Accounting and business units to ensure forecast is accurately aligned to actuals
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual presentations for Senior Departmental leaders
• Provide data analytics and financial modeling that result in insights for the business
• Create models to highlight various trends within the business and airline industry
• Collaborate with others to provide strategic guidance and sound business decision support to cost center leaders through proper financial analysis, collaboration and critical thinking
• Understand impact of investment decisions on departmental and company-wide financials
• Update and improve current financial models and databases, including short and long-term forecasts
• Partner and communicate effectively with different groups and organizational levels across JetBlue
• Prepares ad hoc reporting and analyses as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or 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
• Two (2) years of finance and/or analytical experience
• Experience with or basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Extensive experience with Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient with Word and other Microsoft Office Products
• Demonstrated Excel and financial modeling skills through a live work sample during the hiring process
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorized to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master’s of Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience using Tableau or similar data visualization tool
• Advanced forecasting and modeling capabilities
• SQL experience
• 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 JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun and Passion
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment

• Computer and other office equipment
• Traditional office environment

Physical Effort

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation

• The base pay range for this position is between $62,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

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JetBlue Airways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Nearest Major Market: Brooklyn
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City