Responsibilities
As part of the FP&A department, the Analyst II, Division Finance is a financial expert supporting a specific business unit within Spirit Airlines, helping the business unit to make better financial and strategic decisions. This analyst will assist in developing the annual budget, update financial forecasts, support the month-end financial close process, review contracts and capital investments as well as ad hoc project analysis.
Annual Budgeting: Coordinate with the assigned business division to create an annual budget that model all operating expenses, staffing requirements, and capital expenditures.
Forecast Updates: Coordinate with the assigned business division to maintain an updated financial outlook, capturing the latest decisions and changes occurring in the business unit.
Variance Analysis: Evaluate cost trends and variances in order to identify main drivers and changes in the business, in order to provide valuable feedback to the business unit and drive corrective actions.
Month-end financial close process: Set up journal entries to account for the expenses incurred in the month. Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts, identify, investigate and provide commentary on any variances to the forecast.
Contracts & Capital Investments: Evaluate the division’s business cases for new/amended contracts and capital investments and coordinate the company’s internal approval process by distributing the contracts and support documents to the relevant cross-functional stakeholders for review and approval.
Ad-Hoc Project Analysis: Provide analytical support for special projects, initiatives, or requests from leadership. Conduct financial analysis on ad-hoc projects to evaluate viability and cost/revenue targets.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering.
- 1-3 years of experience in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering.
- Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
SAP ECC, SAP BPC, & MS Power BI (Preferred).
- Advanced analytical skills and ability to problem-solve quickly and accurately.
- Self-motivated and driven team member.
- Ability to streamline functions and has a passion for learning and growing.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Excellent service orientation, including a positive, collegial attitude with a high degree of professionalism.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and ensure accuracy while meeting rigid firm deadlines.
- Ability to work well with others in a dynamic team environment.
- Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Must possess a high level of accountability, accuracy, attention to detail, and work ethic.
Domestic & International travel under 10 of time.
- Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
- Hybrid.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits, and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our Team Members.
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Overview
At Spirit, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet!
- Fly With A Winner: We are proud to be recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Company in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Our constant growth and improvement mean boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success.
- The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live. That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation.
- Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success – that’s why we’re committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them.
- Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family.
EEOC Statement
Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
