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Description

Our collaborative Finance teams at United consist 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 crafting financial models and forecasts, producing analysis, summarizing strategic initiatives and providing 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 treasury decisions and operations. 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 positionWorking within United’s Investment guidelines, this analyst will support the Treasury team and United’s banking partners to research and implement new investments to improve United’s interest income returnsThey will analyze financial data to report on investment performance and discuss portfolio performance with our asset managersResponsible for creating materials summarizing United’s investment strategy and results for senior leadership and accounting teamsPrepare detailed reports and presentations telling the strategic story of the treasury team's initiatives in support of strategic decision-makingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to capture data and insights for accurate financial modelingWork closely with the Corporate Finance and Financial Planning teams on liquidity planning and understanding the company's capital needsForm strategies for United’s investments to support these needsWork with Financial planning to forecast and understand United’s cash flow, specifically in the short termAs a part of this, build and maintain sophisticated cash flow models to forecast and own certain aspects of the overall cash flowBridge direct and indirect cash forecasting models and coordinate across the cash management team to ensure proper liquidity is provided for day-to-day needsEnsure adherence to financial regulations and compliance with internal financial policies and proceduresAd hoc analyses and presentation creation in support of entire treasury operations team. Assist in project management and funding approvals for projects within treasury.Assist with projects in payment strategy and commercial receivables looking for efficiencies and opportunities to collaborate on strategic initiativesRespond to requests and questions requiring analysis from leadership including the CFO and Treasurer

 

NOTE: This position provides a hybrid work arrangement including working onsite at our Chicago office location several days a week.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's degreeMinimum 4 years of analytical work experience demonstrating increasing responsibilityWell acquainted with financial statements and analysesProficiency with Microsoft Office products, highly proficient in Microsoft ExcelProficient with data querying tools and data manipulationAbility to work cross-functionally and navigate organizational interdependenciesAbility to identify data trends and turn data into informationAbility to create and deliver presentations and optimally communicate to senior leadershipAbility to generate creative solutions to difficult or ambiguous problemsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or AccountingAirline 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, 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.