Sr. Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis (Technical Operations)

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Description

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.

Job overview and responsibilities

This role supports the Engines Maintenance organization, providing both tactical and strategic financial leadership and insight across a complex and dynamic business. This position requires a strong ability to quickly learn the technical drivers of engine maintenance while translating them into clear financial impacts. Success depends on effectively partnering with operational leaders and communicating complex concepts in both financial and technical terms.

Lead efforts to:

Utilize models to generate annual operating and capital plans as well as long range forecast

Provide variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance Department

Significant ad-hoc project, budget and forecast scenario analysis will be required

Support labor and procurement negotiations associated with the execution of contracts

Provide leadership to the FP&A organization to ensure accomplishment of goals set by the management team

Meeting participation/contribution involving key business and finance issues

Create long range plan, annual capital, operating and overhead budgets

Present analysis to senior leadership

Will have responsibility for a team of financial analysts

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):

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in finance, business or related field

5+ years of progressive financial planning & analysis responsibility

7+ years of related experience

Advanced knowledge in

Accounting and financial statements

Financial analysis principles

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Excellent analytical and communication abilities

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

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

Master's degree

MBA or Masters in Finance

Oracle EPM Planning experience

The base pay range for this role is $127,870.00 to $166,492.00.

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) and flight privileges.