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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

This position is directly responsible for working with different finance divisions across Commercial and Operations to ensure the accurate booking of financial data and creating accurate budgets and forecasts, which will be used for informed decision making and providing accurate external financial guidance. Utilizes models to generate annual operating plans as well as long range rolling forecasts. Provides variance analysis and explanations to departmental leadership, senior leadership, and Finance. Provides ad-hoc budget and forecast scenario analysis as required. Completes and reviews capital analyses and AFEs involving business partner sponsored projects. Tracks and reports division headcount and productivity. Identifies and aides in delivery of revenue and cost initiatives.

• Conduct financial support, analysis and reporting for department leadership and finance, including budget and forecast scenario analysis, headcount productivity tracking and reporting, capital project analysis and AFEs, identification and analysis of revenue and cost initiatives
• Perform routine reporting, ad hoc analysis, and presentations for department and finance teams, such as monthly capital forecasts, department financial results, variance analysis, and projections
• Help in building team's competencies in one or more of the following areas- Process improvement, Data governance and dashboarding, RFP analysis and financial modeling
• Participate and contribute to business and finance meetings
• Build and manage relationship with stakeholders of at least 2 business lines/divisions - Responsible for regular finance functions and delivery of adhoc analyses projects for the divisions; also responsible for liaising with the stakeholders for project sourcing, delivery and management
• Assist leadership in hiring activities and in developing and imparting finance specific trainings
• Mentor young analysts

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.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• MBA or Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related area or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of post MBA experience in a finance role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of accounting and financial statements
• Communication/interpersonal skills
• Passion for data, analysis, and getting to the right answer
• Strong background and comfort with building financial models
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be fluent in English and Hindi (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):

• FP&A experience preferred
• Knowledge of ThinkCell, Hyperion Planning and Oracle Financials experience