Analyst - FP&A (Digital Technology)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to support Digital Technology teams and products. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and modeling to drive business decisions, with a Chicago-based hybrid work arrangement requiring 3 days in-office weekly.

The position requires 1+ year(s) in FP&A or related finance roles, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong analytical and storytelling skills to present insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in financial planning or financial analysis or related finance functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Experience analyzing financial results to identify drivers, trends, and insights.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Reliable, punctual attendance and strong analytical storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends and drivers.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Prepare and interpret financial reports, P&L analyses, and variances.
• Coordinate month-end close with accounting teams for timely reporting.
• Support audit and compliance activities with documentation.
• Develop and enhance financial models for long-range planning and scenario analysis.
• Conduct economic research, trend analyses, and scenario modeling.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting and data quality.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data storytelling

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance–Accounting–Economics–Business

Tools

Data visualization tools

Financial modeling

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

About the Job

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst supports business planning and financial decision-making through analysis, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling. Specifically, this analyst will support Digital Technology teams and products within United. This role partners with finance and operational stakeholders to evaluate business performance, identify key revenue and cost drivers, and provide actionable insights. The position contributes to budgeting, forecasting, month-end activities, and long-range planning while supporting continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting capabilities.

Core Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends, key business drivers, opportunities, and risks, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by gathering inputs, updating assumptions, and maintaining financial plans.
• Prepare and interpret financial reports, profit-and-loss analyses, and variance explanations to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate with accounting teams during month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial information is available for reporting and analysis.
• Support audit and compliance activities by preparing documentation, maintaining records, and responding to information requests.
• Develop and enhance financial models used for long-range planning, scenario analysis, investment evaluations, and business strategy assessments.
• Conduct economic and financial research, including trend analysis, forecasting, and "what-if" scenario modeling to support future business planning decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial reporting processes, data quality, and analytical capabilities.

Please note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role with an in-office requirement of 3 days per week.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• 1+ years of experience in financial planning, financial analysis, accounting, or related finance functions
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Experience analyzing financial and operational results to identify business drivers, trends, and performance insights
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• 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
• Strong analytical, data management, and data storytelling skills with the ability to present findings clearly

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving.
• Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.
• Experience developing or maintaining financial models to support planning and decision-making
• Knowledge of data visualization and business intelligence reporting tools
• Experience supporting audit activities and financial controls processes
• Exposure to scenario planning and long-range financial forecasting

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.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]