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 position supports Finance leadership in their roles as partner to the business. As such, this position is directly responsible for executing department strategy to ensure the accurate booking of financial data and for the creation of accurate budgets and forecasts which will be used for informed decision making and in providing accurate external financial guidance. This is a Chicago-based, hybrid position that will require 2-3 days in office per week.

Lead efforts to:Utilize models to generate annual operating and capital plans as well as long range forecastProvide variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance DepartmentSignificant ad-hoc project, budget and forecast scenario analysis will be requiredSupport labor and procurement negotiations associated with the execution of regional contractsProvide leadership to the FPA organization to ensure accomplishment of goals set by the management teamMeeting participation/contribution involving key business and finance issuesCreate long range plan, annual capital, operating and overhead budgetsPresent analysis to senior leadershipWill have responsibility for a team of financial analysts

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 position supports Finance leadership in their roles as partner to the business. As such, this position is directly responsible for executing department strategy to ensure the accurate booking of financial data and for the creation of accurate budgets and forecasts which will be used for informed decision making and in providing accurate external financial guidance. This is a Chicago-based, hybrid position that will require 2-3 days in office per week.

Lead efforts to:Utilize models to generate annual operating and capital plans as well as long range forecastProvide variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance DepartmentSignificant ad-hoc project, budget and forecast scenario analysis will be requiredSupport labor and procurement negotiations associated with the execution of regional contractsProvide leadership to the FPA organization to ensure accomplishment of goals set by the management teamMeeting participation/contribution involving key business and finance issuesCreate long range plan, annual capital, operating and overhead budgetsPresent analysis to senior leadershipWill have responsibility for a team of financial analysts

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelors degree in finance, business or related field7 years of progressive financial planning analysis or related experienceAdvanced knowledge in Accounting and financial statementsFinancial analysis principlesProficiency with Microsoft Office productsExcellent analytical and communication abilitiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationsReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

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

MBA or master’s degree in financeOracle EPM Planning experienceStrong financial modeling experiencePeople leadership experience

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelors degree in finance, business or related field7 years of progressive financial planning analysis or related experienceAdvanced knowledge in Accounting and financial statementsFinancial analysis principlesProficiency with Microsoft Office productsExcellent analytical and communication abilitiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationsReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

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

MBA or master’s degree in financeOracle EPM Planning experienceStrong financial modeling experiencePeople leadership experience