Finance Program Manager, TechOps Finance

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with company contributions up →

Paid time off

Health benefits

Flight privileges

Job summary

Delta Air Lines invites a Finance Program Manager to join TechOps Finance, focusing on optimizing the Engine Maintenance operation's financial and operational performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and sustain a continuous improvement mindset.

The role emphasizes P&L ownership, month-end close, and strategic insights to Operating Leaders, balancing cost productivity with safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a finance or analytics-based role.
• Strong financial analysis, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.
• Independent worker with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to distill complex topics into clear stories with data.

Responsibilities

• Optimize financial performance of the Product Line by understanding contracts and entitlements.
• Own Product Line P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow; manage month-end close and forecast process.
• Present strategic recommendations to Operating Leaders to drive cost productivity.
• Conduct variance analyses to compare performance against scenarios.
• Plan, coordinate, and drive closure on ad-hoc strategic initiatives.
• Develop strategic and tactical plans that promote safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Decision making

Presentation skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA

CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

The TechOps Finance team is seeking an innovative and results-driven individual for the Finance Program Manager – TechOps Finance role. This position will be supporting Delta Air Lines Engine Maintenance operation by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver industry-leading operational and financial performance. The successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Optimize financial performance of the Product Line by having an in-depth understanding of the governing OEM and supplier contracts to maximize contractual entitlements in partnership with the operating teams.
• Ownership of the Product Line P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow by performing month-end close activities, creating insightful reporting, managing weekly forecast process, and supporting the annual operating plan process.
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations to Operating Leaders during weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings that drives cost productivity and maximizes resources without sacrificing operational performance.
• Conduct variance analyses to evaluate financial performance versus multiple scenarios to understand cost-drivers and provide recommendations to achieve financial targets.
• Plan, coordinate and drive closure on ad-hoc projects that support strategic initiatives.
• Develop both strategic and tactical plans that create a safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and wellbeing.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• At least 5 years of experience in a finance or analytics-based role.
• Strong financial analysis, project management, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and workflows in a structured manner.
• Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to distill complex business topics into a cohesive story using metrics and data.
• Forward thinking, self-starter that has a proven ability to work independently.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field, MBA, or CPA.
• Previous experience in a Financial Planning and Analysis or similar Corporate Finance role.
• Demonstrated ability of applying Lean methodologies and principles in an operating environment and transactional.
• Comprehensive understanding of airline maintenance operations and maintenance program management.
• Experience using Delta’s financial tools such as SAP and Oracle as well as advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and other data analysis tools

Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees.

Benefits

Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare