Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Alaska Air Cargo; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in shaping financial strategies and enhancing operational efficiency. You will leverage your expertise in financial planning and analysis to provide insights that drive cost-saving initiatives and support senior leadership in decision-making. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values guest satisfaction and travel experiences. If you are detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about finance, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Employee travel privileges

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in finance or related fields.
• Proficient in financial modeling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in FP&A.
• Manage monthly close processes and profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with divisions to analyze corporate initiatives.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

NPV Calculations

Cash Flow Analysis

GAAP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree

Tools

VBA

SQL

Tableau

Cognos TM1

PeopleSoft

Job description

Join us as a Senior Financial Planning Analyst at Alaska Air Cargo

We are seeking a skilled Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join our team at Alaska Air Cargo. This role requires expertise in financial planning and analysis to support our strategic and operational goals.

About the Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we strive to create an airline that people love. Our corporate teams develop strategies and operational plans across various divisions, driven by a shared passion for travel and guest satisfaction.

Role Summary

The Financial Planning Analyst III is a subject matter expert in FP&A, exercising judgment to make decisions and provide recommendations that support cost-saving strategies and financial transparency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as a subject matter expert in FP&A.
2. Facilitate procedural and technological improvements within FP&A to enhance efficiency and accountability.
3. Provide ad-hoc analysis and insights to senior leadership to support financial goals.
4. Manage monthly close processes, including profitability analysis and variance reporting.
5. Develop financial models and reports for decision-making, including scenario analysis and benchmarking.
6. Collaborate with various divisions to analyze and present on corporate initiatives.
7. Assist in preparing and communicating budget goals and progress reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, investment banking, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with NPV calculations, cash flow, and balance sheet metrics.
• Knowledge of GAAP and reporting fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with VBA/SQL, Tableau, Cognos TM1, and PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of airline or transportation industry fundamentals.

Additional Information

This position is based in Seattle, WA, and offers a salary range of $97,200 to $145,800 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and employee travel privileges. The role is full-time, exempt, and requires authorization to work in the U.S.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected categories.