Aviation Finance Analyst — Strategy & Impact (Hybrid)

Global Crossing Airlines

Miami (FL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Global Crossing Airlines is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Miami to join its Finance team. The role centers on building advanced financial models, forecasting, and reporting to guide fleet strategy, pricing, and profitability.

You will partner with Operations, Commercial, and Network Planning to evaluate business cases and drive cost efficiency while ensuring GAAP compliance and data integrity. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in airline or transportation finance, strong Excel modeling

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within the airline or transportation industry.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, scenario planning).
Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and corporate finance principles.
Experience with ERP and business intelligence tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tableau, Power BI, Sage, Cube).
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a keen eye for operational detail and cost drivers.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, fleet strategy, customer contract pricing, and long-range planning.
Conduct variance analysis of actual results vs. budget/forecast and provide recommendations for improvement.
Analyze monthly performance, including revenue from charter contracts, aircraft utilization, crew costs, and fuel efficiency.
Analyze operating metrics, cost trends, and revenue streams to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Commercial, Technical Operations and Network Planning to evaluate business cases and capital investments.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and presentations for senior leadership.
Support the development of the airline’s annual operating plan and strategic initiatives.
Evaluate the financial performance of routes, fleet utilization, fuel costs, and other operational KPIs.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with internal controls.
Utilize business intelligence tools and ERP systems to automate and improve reporting processes.
Support ad hoc projects including route feasibility, aircraft acquisition analysis, and pricing optimization.
Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive developments that may impact financial performance.