Senior FP&A Analyst — Forecasting & Strategy

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Accident & disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines seeks a Sr. Analyst, FP&A to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making. You will transform complex financial data into actionable insights and help shape strategic initiatives through modeling and scenario analysis.

Based in Chicago with a 2-3 day in‑office hybrid schedule, you will collaborate across functions, validate forecast assumptions, monitor cash flow, and automate reporting processes to improve forecast accuracy and scalability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, finance, accounting, or related analytical functions.
• Experience performing financial analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting activities, including financial performance reporting, variance analysis, and identification of key business drivers.
• Support cash forecasting and liquidity planning efforts by analyzing cash flow trends, identifying performance drivers, and assessing forecast risks and opportunities.
• Deliver timely financial reporting and ad hoc analyses that provide leadership with actionable insights and support informed business decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support long-range planning, cash flow analysis, scenario evaluation, and strategic decision-making.
• Review, challenge, and validate forecast assumptions across business divisions to improve forecasting accuracy, accountability, and alignment.
• Research industry, economic, and business trends to assess potential impacts on financial results and planning assumptions.
• Leverage financial systems and analytical tools to automate processes, improve data quality, and enhance reporting efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication of insights

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

United Airlines seeks a Sr. Analyst, FP&A to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making. You will transform complex financial data into actionable insights and help shape strategic initiatives through modeling and scenario analysis.

Based in Chicago with a 2-3 day in‑office hybrid schedule, you will collaborate across functions, validate forecast assumptions, monitor cash flow, and automate reporting processes to improve forecast accuracy and scalability.