Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Pittsburgh International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at Pittsburgh International leads the annual budgeting, long-range forecasting, and decision-support functions for the Allegheny County Airport Authority. You will partner with executives across finance and operations to deliver actionable insights and drive value through robust financial models.

Responsibilities include developing FP&A strategy, implementing reporting automation, managing data integrity, presenting to the Board and airline partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics; MBA/CPA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in FP&A with at least 5 in leadership.
• Power BI, Reports Now, Salesforce knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A planning, budgeting, forecasting and decision support.
• Develop and maintain financial models for scenario planning and long-term forecasting.
• Oversee data integrity and automate recurring financial reports.
• Collaborate with departments to align financial plans with operations and strategy.
• Present financial performance and risks to leadership and Board.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Reports Now

Salesforce

Job description

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Under the limited supervision of the Vice President of Finance & Controller, the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis leads the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision support functions for the Allegheny County Airport Authority. This role drives strategic financial initiatives, optimizes financial processes, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. This position requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver actionable insights that support decision-making.

Here is how the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, will help:

• Develop and document a vision for FP&A activities, including a "start, stop, and continue" plan tailored to organizational needs.
• Create and maintain a calendar of key deadlines, processes, cycles, and activities for FP&A.
• Oversee financial systems to ensure data accuracy and integration with operational platforms.
• Implement data validation and reconciliation processes.
• Drive automation of recurring financial reports and leverage analytics tools to enhance efficiency.
• Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning and long-term forecasting.
• Ensure alignment of financial plans with organizational strategies, updating forecasts as necessary.
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand financial needs and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Promote financial literacy across the organization to empower decision-making.
• Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts, identifying significant variances.
• Engage with department heads to validate assumptions, update forecasts, and prevent surprises.
• Generate actionable insights to address challenges or capitalize on opportunities.
• Calculate and communicate annual airline rates, including landing fees, terminal rates, and other charges.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations, ensuring transparency and audit readiness.
• Develop customized presentations tailored to audiences such as rating agencies, airlines, Board of Directors, and senior leadership.
• Present financial performance, risks, opportunities, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Coordinate capital and operational budgeting efforts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and cost controls.
• Present budgets to stakeholders, including airline partners and the Board of Directors.
• Develop tailored reports to meet unique business needs and respond to urgent data requests.
• Support cross-functional initiatives with financial analysis and scenario modeling.
• Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of negotiation outcomes.
• Deliver concise data to support decision-making during union negotiations.
• Collaborate with advisors, counsel, and airport management to develop financing plans for major capital projects.
• Model repayment schedules and ensure alignment with long-term financial strategies.
• Define team roles and responsibilities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide mentorship, career development opportunities, and succession planning for FP&A team members.
• Conduct performance reviews, set clear goals and KPIs, and provide continuous feedback.
• Adapt team structure to meet evolving business needs.
• Communicate organizational changes effectively.
• Perform other related tasks are assigned or required.

The successful candidate for the role of Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication - Able to clearly articulate short-term vision, department goals and objectives; Collaborate effectively with peers; Able to communicate policy and strategy to team members.
• Strategic Thinking - Able to determine short-term outcomes and give guidance on how to meet goals; Able to direct and deliver plans to achieve efficient, on-time results.
• Team Builder - Able to direct and implement project objectives through "one team" approach; Focused on developing team; direct work of team through leadership and accountability; Makes informed decisions.
• Customer Centricity- Leads team to identify and improve customer experience; Directs and implements improvements that positively impacts most stakeholders.

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for the role of Director, Financial Planning & Analysis are:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Power BI, Reports Now, and/or Salesforce knowledge a plus.
• Experience in the aviation or transportation industry is preferred.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, data visualization tools).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally list and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to understand and speak clearly in English.

Conditions

Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours or be recalled to duty up to 24 hours per day, seven days a week during emergency situations or other extensive periods. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions, and loud noise. Primarily in an office environment, the noise level in the primary environment is usually moderate to quiet.

Drug Testing

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks.

About the Allegheny County Airport Authority

The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh's airports to reflect, connect and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region’s role as a world leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes. PIT's CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she was named Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine.

PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for and by the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region’s front door to the world, connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.

ACAA is an equal-opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status.