Strategic Financial Planning Analyst

Alaska Airlines; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to support the Financial Planning & Analysis team by delivering financial insights, models, and performance analysis that inform business decisions and cost management.

The role partners with leaders to support planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities scale from analytical execution to leading projects and influencing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field, or two years of experience in finance, accounting, investment banking, or related area in lieu of this degree.
• Working knowledge of accounting/finance fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and databases in general, including experience with a variety of Excel's math functions and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and performance drivers.
• Develop forecasts, budgets, and financial models with limited supervision.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for stakeholders.
• Build and enhance reporting tools and dashboards.
• Lead complex financial analysis and modeling efforts.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/economics

2 years finance-related experience in lieu of degree

4 years finance experience for level III

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to support the Financial Planning & Analysis team by delivering financial insights, models, and performance analysis that inform business decisions and cost management.

The role partners with leaders to support planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities scale from analytical execution to leading projects and influencing outcomes.