Strategic Financial Analysis Manager for Aviation

American Airlines; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Travel/discounts

Job summary

American Airlines seeks a Manager, Financial Analysis in Phoenix to lead a team of analysts delivering cross‑unit financial analyses, market benchmarks, and board reports. The role requires collaboration with finance and operations to support key decisions and drive financial performance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, has strong financial modeling skills, and airline industry exposure, with proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience leading financial analysis and building complex models.
• Airline industry experience with understanding of commercial and cargo segments.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts responsible for financial analyses across business units.
• Build relationships with internal partners to support key decisions.
• Maintain a data set of industry financial developments and insights.
• Create market and macro analyses to influence future decisions.
• Identify opportunities to drive growth through projects.
• Develop and audit financial models for capital initiatives.
• Deliver executive and board level presentations with analyses and recommendations.
• Serve as SME or delegate for projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Airlines seeks a Manager, Financial Analysis in Phoenix to lead a team of analysts delivering cross‑unit financial analyses, market benchmarks, and board reports. The role requires collaboration with finance and operations to support key decisions and drive financial performance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, has strong financial modeling skills, and airline industry exposure, with proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication across stakeholders.