Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis

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 and the Board of Directors. 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:

• Collaborate with Managers and above to provide strategic guidance and sound business decision support to cost center leaders through proper financial analysis, collaboration and critical thinking
• Assist manager, Financial Planning and Analysis with forecasting, budgeting, and oversight of costs
• Recognizes, analyzes and models various trends within the business and airline industry
• Collaborate with accounting and business units to ensure forecast is accurately aligned to actuals
• Update and improve current financial models and databases, including short and long-term forecasts
• Prepares ad hoc reporting and analyses as assigned
• Understand impact of investment decisions on departmental and company-wide financials
• Assists with executive and Board level presentations and communications
• Other duties as assigned
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual presentations for Senior Departmental leaders
• Work alongside and communicate effectively with different groups and organizational levels across JetBlue

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• One (1) year finance and/or analytical experience
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Extensive experience with Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient with Word and other Microsoft Office Products
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
• Authorized to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial analysis and interpretation through an onsite work sample
• Experience with or basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

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

Crewmember Expectations:

• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• Identify safety 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))
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun and Passion

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Normal 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 $50,000 and $89,600 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.