Associate Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis

Description

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 The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) department is responsible for overseeing United's budget and forecast, long-term business plan, capital plan and financial analysis. FP&A acts as a challenging business partner, working closely with each organization at United to provide financial and strategic support. Analysts in the FP&A organization will gain in-depth exposure and experience in the airline industry, with assignments that may include:

• Developing department-level and enterprise-wide annual and long-term budgets
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual financial planning activities such as close, forecast and variance explanations
• Prepare periodic financial reports, dashboards and executive scorecards
• Drive process improvements within the FP&A organization
• Build models and assist in ad-hoc decision support and scenario analyses
• Developing the annual capital plan and analytical support for capital investment decisions
• Performing complex analyses, such as evaluating labor productivity or growth opportunities
• Developing profitability and cash flow forecasts
• Analyzing cost trends and resource utilization and developing performance metrics

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Administration or related area of study.
• 1+ years of experience in a FP&A or Analytics role or relevant internships in reputed organizations.
• Track record of outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize a range of responsibilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Hands on experience with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel, PowerPoint; experience of VBA/Macros is a plus.
• SQL and Python querying skills from in house databases.
• Data visualization/dashboarding skills in Power BI, or any other mainstream data visualization tool
• Position is based in Gurgaon, India.
• Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship.
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

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

• Hyperion Planning and Oracle experience