There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
Key Responsibilities:This position supports Finance leadership in their roles as partner to the business. As such, this position is directly responsible for implementing department strategy to ensure the accurate booking of financial data and for the creation of accurate budgets and forecasts which will be used for informed decision making and in providing accurate external financial mentorship.
Lead efforts to: Apply models to generate annual operating and capital plans as well as long range forecastProvide variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance DepartmentSignificant ad-hoc project, budget and forecast scenario analysis will be requiredSupport labor and procurement negotiations associated with the execution of regional contractsProvide leadership to the FPA organization to ensure accomplishment of goals set by the management teamMeeting participation/contribution involving key business and finance issuesBuild long range plan, annual capital, operating and overhead budgetsPresent analysis to senior leadershipWill have responsibility for a team of financial analystsUnited values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
Key Responsibilities:This position supports Finance leadership in their roles as partner to the business. As such, this position is directly responsible for implementing department strategy to ensure the accurate booking of financial data and for the creation of accurate budgets and forecasts which will be used for informed decision making and in providing accurate external financial mentorship.
Lead efforts to: Apply models to generate annual operating and capital plans as well as long range forecastProvide variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance DepartmentSignificant ad-hoc project, budget and forecast scenario analysis will be requiredSupport labor and procurement negotiations associated with the execution of regional contractsProvide leadership to the FPA organization to ensure accomplishment of goals set by the management teamMeeting participation/contribution involving key business and finance issuesBuild long range plan, annual capital, operating and overhead budgetsPresent analysis to senior leadershipWill have responsibility for a team of financial analystsUnited values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelors degree in finance, business or related field5 years of progressive financial planning analysis responsibility7 years of related experience Advanced knowledge in:Accounting and financial statementsFinancial analysis principlesProficiency with Microsoft Office productsExcellent analytical and communication abilitiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):MBA or Masters in FinanceOracle EPM Planning experienceWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelors degree in finance, business or related field5 years of progressive financial planning analysis responsibility7 years of related experience Advanced knowledge in:Accounting and financial statementsFinancial analysis principlesProficiency with Microsoft Office productsExcellent analytical and communication abilitiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):MBA or Masters in FinanceOracle EPM Planning experience