Department:

Financial Planning & Analysis

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Partner invests in the future of Southwest’s People through their oversight of the Company’s financial performance within Corporate FP&A. This role will support long-term planning, which includes compiling deliverables from other workgroups, data forecasting over the next 10 years, and presenting results to Senior and Executive Leadership. This role will collaborate with various Leaders and teams in Treasury, Fleet, and other FP&A teams to model and analyze scenarios that align with Company strategy and goals. The Senior FP&A Partner is a strong communicator with an analytical mindset who enjoys working in a dynamic environment to help drive the future of Southwest.  

 

Additional details: 

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.     

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. 

 

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

ResponsibilitiesServe as an influential key advisor to Sr Leadership for complex and business-critical areas by challenging ideas and thought processes as well as providing strategic direction and accountability on business issues with financial implicationsDevelop and define frameworks for ensuring alignment with Companywide financial goals and objectivesDesign, develop, and drive the adoption of short-term and long-term financial risk management policies, processes, and proceduresTranslate complex business and industry data into easy to comprehend insights and KPIs to influence and ensure the best decision for SouthwestServe as an expert to Sr Leadership by interpreting complex financial information to influence/guide organizational decision-making, communicate, and collaborate with key Stakeholders to ensure they are educated on trade-offs and downstream impacts of decisions and develops/ensure associated risk mitigationDrive and influence performance through a comprehensive understanding of operational, financial, environmental, and/or industry business drivers and variablesBuild and deliver compelling Executive level presentations, including Board of Directors and Earnings-related materialsSupport and influence businesses in executing their strategic, operational objectives and undertaking ad hoc analyses and special projectsMay perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resourcesKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applicationsKnowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefitsSkilled in understanding and utilizing financial principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of complex financial dataSkilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing and assimilating data, including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization softwareSkilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsSkilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization’s strategic planSkilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-makingSkilled and effective communicator that is engaged, considerate, listens to, guides, and influences their audience, takes time to ask questions and respond accordingly, speaks clearly, with confidence, and is gracious in their interactionsAbility to listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with othersEducationRequired: High School Diploma or GED

ExperienceExpert level experience, expansive and far-reaching knowledge in:Building strong and trusting relationships with business CustomersBoth written and verbal communication and executive level story tellingProblem solving, finding own solutions, and implementingModeling/forecasting development and improvementPreferred: Experience in FP&APreferred: Experience in the airline industryPreferred: Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointPreferred: Experience in Oracle Hyperion (Essbase) and Anaplan

Licensing/CertificationN/A

Physical AbilitiesAbility to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of timeAbility to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the jobAbility to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other QualificationsMust be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986Must be at least 18 years of ageMust be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelinesMust maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $122,200 per year to $135,800 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits you’ll love: 

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)  Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit*** Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
01/09/2025