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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):

  • Bachelors degree
  • Bachelors 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):

  • Masters 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.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodationsunited.com","industry":"Industry
Company Details
United Airlines
1200 Algonquin Rd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60666 USA
www.united.com
92 Open Jobs Available
Commercial aviation carrying passengers and cargo worldwide.

Benefits:
Employees enjoy a full benefit package including unlimited travel for themselves and their families.
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Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
United Airlines
1200 Algonquin Rd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60666 USA
www.united.com
92 Open Jobs Available
Commercial aviation carrying passengers and cargo worldwide.

Benefits:
Employees enjoy a full benefit package including unlimited travel for themselves and their families.

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