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.

The Senior Manager, Finance Transformation serves as a strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide finance modernization and operational excellence. This role oversees process optimization and automation initiatives, leveraging ERP, EPM, data, and advanced tools like Oracle, Alteryx, and Power BI to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. In addition, the position leads cross-functional transformation programs, aligning finance initiatives with broader organizational goals, while ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes. By fostering innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement, the Sr. Manager also mentors and develops high-performing teams, building future-ready capabilities across the finance function.

Lead Financial Transformation InitiativesCollaborate across teams to execute support high-impact transformation initiatives that align with broader organizational strategies ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-scope deliveryBuild strategic partnerships with stakeholders (e.g., DT, Finance) to ensure seamless integration of finance transformation initiatives with enterprise-wide objectivesOversee transformation roadmap milestones, ensuring timely delivery and providing regular progress updates to senior leadershipDefine and monitor KPIs to measure progress, outcomes, and valueAct as a transformation leader, fostering a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement across the organization

Drive Enterprise-Wide Process Optimization and AutomationLead cross-functional collaborations to assess and redesign finance processes, focusing on simplification, standardization, and end-to-end optimization to align with organizational goalsChampion the adoption of ERP, EPM, data, and advanced automation tools (e.g., Oracle, Alteryx, Power BI) to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy, driving innovation across financeExecute a forward-looking Finance Transformation strategy, prioritizing cost savings, operational excellence, and scalability

Develop and Inspire High-Performing TeamsMentor and empower team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and continuous learning by identifying opportunities for upskilling in emerging technologiesBuild a high-performing team by aligning individual development plans with organizational priorities, ensuring readiness for future challenges

NOTE: This is a hybrid position with a combination of days worked onsite at our Chicago office location and remotely.

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.

The Senior Manager, Finance Transformation serves as a strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide finance modernization and operational excellence. This role oversees process optimization and automation initiatives, leveraging ERP, EPM, data, and advanced tools like Oracle, Alteryx, and Power BI to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. In addition, the position leads cross-functional transformation programs, aligning finance initiatives with broader organizational goals, while ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes. By fostering innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement, the Sr. Manager also mentors and develops high-performing teams, building future-ready capabilities across the finance function.

Lead Financial Transformation InitiativesCollaborate across teams to execute support high-impact transformation initiatives that align with broader organizational strategies ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-scope deliveryBuild strategic partnerships with stakeholders (e.g., DT, Finance) to ensure seamless integration of finance transformation initiatives with enterprise-wide objectivesOversee transformation roadmap milestones, ensuring timely delivery and providing regular progress updates to senior leadershipDefine and monitor KPIs to measure progress, outcomes, and valueAct as a transformation leader, fostering a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement across the organization

Drive Enterprise-Wide Process Optimization and AutomationLead cross-functional collaborations to assess and redesign finance processes, focusing on simplification, standardization, and end-to-end optimization to align with organizational goalsChampion the adoption of ERP, EPM, data, and advanced automation tools (e.g., Oracle, Alteryx, Power BI) to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy, driving innovation across financeExecute a forward-looking Finance Transformation strategy, prioritizing cost savings, operational excellence, and scalability

Develop and Inspire High-Performing TeamsMentor and empower team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and continuous learning by identifying opportunities for upskilling in emerging technologiesBuild a high-performing team by aligning individual development plans with organizational priorities, ensuring readiness for future challenges

NOTE: This is a hybrid position with a combination of days worked onsite at our Chicago office location and remotely.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related field5 years of related experience.Experience with finance technologies.Strong understanding of finance processesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiencyExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to both finance and non-finance stakeholdersA highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of how people, processes, data, and technology work together to produce a strong and sustainable capabilityAbility to work with both technical and business user teams to identify and solve issuesComfortable with ambiguity and uncertaintyMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Masters degreeMaster of Business AdministrationExperience in airline or similar industry.Experience in Oracle ERP EPM solutionsUnderstanding of data and experience with data analytic tools like Alteryx, Power BI, etc.Experience in PMO tools (e.g. Smartsheets, JIRA)What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related field5 years of related experience.Experience with finance technologies.Strong understanding of finance processesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiencyExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to both finance and non-finance stakeholdersA highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of how people, processes, data, and technology work together to produce a strong and sustainable capabilityAbility to work with both technical and business user teams to identify and solve issuesComfortable with ambiguity and uncertaintyMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Masters degreeMaster of Business AdministrationExperience in airline or similar industry.Experience in Oracle ERP EPM solutionsUnderstanding of data and experience with data analytic tools like Alteryx, Power BI, etc.Experience in PMO tools (e.g. Smartsheets, JIRA)