Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

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.

Key Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for conducting research, crafting financial models, and producing analysis and recommendations to support the decision-making process of leadership. This role requires a strong understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and risk management. They will generate routine reporting as well as specific ad hoc analyses. The Lead Analyst will participate and contribute to meetings involving key financial issues which guide investment decisions. The role is also responsible for working cross-divisionally to better understand and forecast United's overall liquidity and cash position.

• Build and implement cash management strategies to increase cash efficiency and improve the company’s financial position

• Working within United’s Investment guidelines, this analyst will support the Director and United’s banking partners to research and implement new investments to improve United’s interest income returns

• They will analyze financial data to identify trends, make recommendations, and report on investment performance

• Responsible for creating materials summarizing United’s investment strategy and results for senior leadership and accounting teams

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations telling the investment story in support strategic decision-making

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture data and insights for accurate financial modeling

• Work closely with the Corporate Finance and Financial Planning teams on liquidity planning and understanding the company's capital needs

• Form strategies for United’s investments to support these needs

• Work with Financial planning to forecast and understand United’s cash flow

• As a part of this, build and maintain sophisticated cash flow models to forecast and own certain aspects of the overall cash flow

• Bridge direct and indirect cash forecasting models and coordinate across the cash management team to ensure proper liquidity is provided for day-to-day needs

• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and compliance with internal financial policies and procedures

• Ad hoc analyses and presentation creation in support of entire treasury operations team

• Assist with projects in payment strategy and commercial receivables

• Respond to requests and questions requiring analysis from leadership including the CFO and Treasurer

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum 4 years of analytical work experience demonstrating increasing responsibility

• Well acquainted with financial statements and analyses

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Proficient with data querying tools and data manipulation

• Ability to work cross-functionally and navigate organizational interdependencies

• Ability to identify data trends and turn data into information

• Ability to create and deliver presentations and optimally communicate to senior leadership

• Ability to generate creative solutions to difficult or ambiguous problems

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

• 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):

• Finance, Business, Accounting

• Airline or travel industry experience

The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $135,960.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.