Summary

Experience Required: 2 year(s) minimum

Major:

• Business administration
• Accounting
• Finance

Career Level: Specialist

Description

The role is responsible for delivering detailed direct cost analysis, accurate financial reporting, robust forecasting, and budget governance. Ensuring financial discipline, enables commercial decisions, and drives cost transparency across operations and charters.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue monthly financial reports (P&L, cost reports, and variances).
• Reconcile actuals vs. forecast/budget; explain major deviations to Finance and commercial.
• Automate recurring reports using data visualization tools to improve delivery timelines.
• Preparation of management dashboards and executive presentations.
• Benchmark cost drivers across stations, bases, and competitor airlines.
• Maintain rolling forecast models aligned with actual and key business drivers.
• Coordinate zero-based budgeting (ZBB) templates and departmental submissions.
• Consolidate and validate budget inputs across cost centers.
• Support budget reviews with timely cost line analysis and justifications.
• Assist in ensuring planning tool data accuracy and template control.
• Maintain and manage the company’s historical data to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification is a plus
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, business analysis, or financial reporting.
• Strong exposure to direct cost modeling or airline operations is an advantage.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills.
• Familiarity with forecasting, budgeting cycles, and cost variance analysis.
• Data extraction and visualization capabilities (Excel, Power BI, or similar)
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking