Sr Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (Hybrid)

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; 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

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

About the Job

The Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), plays a critical role in supporting enterprise financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making. The role is responsible for supporting the transformation of complex financial data into meaningful analysis and recommendations for leadership. Through financial modeling, scenario analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, the Sr. Analyst will help to improve forecast accuracy and support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, analytical, and excited to tackle complex forecasting challenges while contributing to important financial planning decisions that help shape United's future.

Key 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.

Please Note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role with an in-office requirement of 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum 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

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience supporting strategic business planning, capital allocation, or investment analysis activities


• Knowledge of process automation, continuous improvement methodologies, and scenario planning techniques


• Experience providing decision support and financial recommendations to business leaders


• Advanced analytical capabilities with strong data storytelling and presentation skills

The base pay range for this role is $81,795.00 to $106,602.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills.

This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits:

• medical


• dental


• vision


• life


• accident & disability


• parental leave


• employee assistance program


• commuter


• paid holidays


• paid time off


• 401(k)


• flight privileges

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]