Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis - Long Island City, NY

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Position Title: Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Summary:

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst assists the Manager Financial Planning & Analysis in understanding cost components and developing presentations for senior management. The Analyst participates in monthly, quarterly and annual variance reviews and in long term financial management, strategic initiatives and competitive analysis.  The Analyst also assists with various ad hoc analyses as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis with forecasting, budgeting, and oversight of business unit
Collaborate with Accounting and business units to ensure forecast is accurately aligned to actuals
Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual presentations for Senior Departmental leaders
Provide data analytics and financial modeling that result in insights for the business
Create models to highlight various trends within the business and airline industry
Collaborate with others to provide strategic guidance and sound business decision support to cost center leaders through proper financial analysis, collaboration and critical thinking
Understand impact of investment decisions on departmental and company-wide financials
Update and improve current financial models and databases, including short and long-term forecasts
Partner and communicate effectively with different groups and organizational levels across JetBlue
Prepares ad hoc reporting and analyses as assigned
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
Two (2) years of finance and/or analytical experience
Experience with or basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles 
Extensive experience with Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient with Word and other Microsoft Office Products
Demonstrated Excel and financial modeling skills through a live work sample during the hiring process
Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test 
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorized to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master’s of Business Administration (MBA)
Experience using Tableau or similar data visualization tool 
Advanced forecasting and modeling capabilities
SQL experience
     Crewmember Expectations:

Regular attendance and punctuality
Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
Able to maintain a professional appearance
When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun and Passion
Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.
Equipment:

Computer and other office equipment
     Work Environment:

Traditional office environment
    Physical Effort: 

Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)
Compensation: 

The base pay range for this position is between $62,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.