Analyst/Sr Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

All Aviation Jobs; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Labor Analytics professional to join the Labor Analysis team within the Financial Planning & Analysis organization. The role focuses on driving economic analysis and developing models to support better decisions across the business, including labor cost and policy comparisons for 95,000+ employees.

You will collaborate with Labor Relations, Crew Resources, Benefits and HR, and Legal to deliver insights, forecasts, and strategic direction for negotiations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field or equivalent experience/training
• Relevant experience in finance, network planning or revenue management
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills with initiative and adaptability
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for management levels

Responsibilities

• Drive economic analysis and develop models to support better decisions across the business
• Identify opportunities for financial and operational improvement and lead cross-departmental teams to initiate change
• Complete assorted industry competitive assessment projects, including financial and operational performance benchmarking of other airlines
• Develop and maintain detailed economic labor models, track and interpret financial and operational metrics related to American and other peer airline labor groups
• Work closely with multiple departments throughout the company including Labor Relations, Crew Resources, Benefits and HR and Legal
• Write Board of Directors packages justifying new labor agreements
• Provide strategic and economic direction to Senior Management pertaining to labor contract negotiations, employee compensation and benefits, industry labor cost and policy comparisons and other internal consulting projects related to American’s 95,000+ employees

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA

Tools

SQL

MS Access

Job description

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• The role is part of the Labor Analysis team within the Financial Planning & Analysis organization.
• You’ll bring your enthusiasm and care for AA teammembers while ensuring proper financial forecasts for labor expense.

What You'll Do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Drive economic analysis and develop models to support better decisions across the business
• Identify opportunities for financial and operational improvement and lead cross-departmental teams to initiate change
• Complete assorted industry competitive assessment projects, including financial and operational performance benchmarking of other airlines
• Develop and maintain detailed economic labor models, track and interpret financial and operational metrics related to American and other peer airline labor groups
• Work closely with multiple departments throughout the company including Labor Relations, Crew Resources, Benefits and HR and Legal
• Write Board of Directors packages justifying new labor agreements
• Provide strategic and economic direction to Senior Management pertaining to labor contract negotiations, employee compensation and benefits, industry labor cost and policy comparisons and other internal consulting projects related to American’s 95,000+ employees

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
• Relevant experience in finance, network planning or revenue management
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to take initiative and work effectively in a variety of demanding situations
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and communicate proficiently with all levels of management

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master of Business Administration

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Ability to work in a team and demonstrate leadership skills
• Ability to take initiative and work effectively in a variety of demanding situations
• Ability to logically structure analysis of complex issues using an analytical framework, and develop creative solutions to business challenges
• Ability to demonstrate analytical skills, with financial modeling and analysis experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SQL and Access skills are a plus

What You'll Get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.