Department:
Financial Planning & Analysis
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Job Summary
All of Southwest's People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst delivers on our Purpose by joining the Technology Portfolio Support Team, supporting accounting and business partners by coding invoices and submitting accruals. This role partners with FP&A partners and leaders to communicate business performance results and provide insights, align on key business drivers and/or implications to the overall business based on financial results, and document inputs/outputs and assumptions to update models and financial plans. The FP&A Analyst is detail-oriented and a strategic thinker who is excited about the opportunity to deliver the foundation of FP&A products and services.
Additional details:

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities

• Review financial results, comparing and analyzing actuals versus plan, forecast, and prior year to analyze the cause of variances, identify trends, and monitor impacts to key performance indicators
• Partner with Accounting to provide input to monthly and quarterly financial close process, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely data and reporting
• Execute, maintain, and enhance reporting for Companywide and Department financial reviews, business performance reviews, and forecasts
• Audit and test financial data quality and outputs to ensure the highest degree of confidence in forecasts and reports for internal and external reporting
• Improve and help streamline processes
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of financial principles and practices and how to utilize them, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
• Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing and assimilating data, including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan
• Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with others

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:
  • Analyzing operational and financial data
  • Building budgets and forecasts of future company performance
  • Preparing financial reports

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $72,800 - $80,900 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
Benefits you'll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck *
• Potential for annual Profit-sharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit**
• Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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