Department:
Financial Planning & AnalysisOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Job Summary
All of Southwests People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to whats important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Partner delivers on our Purpose by acting as a subject matter expert and trusted business and financial advisor to Leadership within Corporate Facilities and FP&A. This role oversees the monthly, quarterly, and annual planning activities and deliverables for the Team, and provides guidance, insights, and recommendations through a comprehensive understanding of operational and financial business drivers. The FP&A Partner has a strategic mindset and is excited to be part of meaningful and impactful initiatives and drive the future of Southwest.
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic and financial partner with Department Leaders, Consultants, and/or Senior Partners in determining key strategic business objectives by influencing business decisions and by providing proactive recommendations, supported by strong financial analysis and "Storytelling"
Participate in strategy development and planning, facilitate the financial planning processes, and develop metrics to monitor performance against strategic objectives
Deliver timely financial analytics, provide insights into variances, and offer business counsel to measure business performance and strategic initiative progress, and interpret and make effective recommendations to Leadership using benchmarking, trends, and other planning methods
Translate business and industry data into actionable insights and KPIs to ensure the best decision for Southwest
Serve as a financial expert to multiple levels of Business Leadership by interpreting complex financial information and support the organization in decision-making, communication, and collaboration with key Stakeholders to ensure they are educated on trade-offs and downstream impacts of decisions
Build compelling Executive level presentations, including Board of Directors and Earnings-related materials
Monitors business performance and KPIs.
Provide consultation services to leadership on the use and interpretation of analyses, reports, methodologies, and source data systems
Support the businesses in executing its strategic/operational objectives and undertake ad hoc analyses and special projects
May perform other job duties as directed by Employees Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of financial principles and practices and how to utilize them, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Knowledge of financial modeling and data analytics
Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing and assimilating data, including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Skilled and effective communicator that is engaged, considerate, listens to and guides their audience, takes time to ask questions and respond accordingly, speaks clearly, with confidence, and is gracious in their interactions.
Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organizations strategic plan
Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with others
Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem
Education
- Required: Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
- Building strong and trusting relationships with business Customers
- Problem-solving and searching for solutions
- Modeling/forecasting improvement
Physical Abilities
- Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
- Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $92,950 - $103,300 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
Benefits youll love:
- Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
- Up to a 9.3 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck *
- Potential for annual Profit-sharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit**
- Explore more Benefits youll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plans vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to plans vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
07/02/2024