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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
The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The S enio r Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst invests in the future of Southwest’s People through their contribution to the Corporate FP&A Team . This role will support short-term planning , w ith a focus on compiling and maintaining deliverables from other workgroups and communicating business performance results to their Team for delivery to Senior and Executive Leadership . The S enio r FP&A Analyst is a self-starter who is strategic , detail-oriente d , and excited to bring their experience to an important Team, where they’ll have the opportunity to help drive the future of Southwest.

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
Work with large data sets to understand key business drivers, then translate the findings into insights and actions, and their implications for the overall business
Provide complex financial reports and analysis for a business unit, typically exercising a strong understanding of the business to determine the best method for developing a logical story to convey to the business
Review financial results, comparing and analyzing actuals versus plan, forecast, and prior year to investigate 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; proposing and implementing changes to process to increase accuracy and efficiency
Run models/update plans: Align with FP&A Coworkers on inputs and assumptions to develop, maintain, and improve complex models and financial plans
Communicate and align with Financial Partners on results of business performance and financial forecast changes
Document inputs and outputs of financial forecast scenarios
Articulate and consult on enhancements to dashboards using proper data visualization tools and techniques to communicate data insights effectively
Support business research by gathering data, identifying options, and creating non-routine reports with detailed analyses to support initiatives
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 complex financial data
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 understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan
Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with others
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, which does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:

Analyzing operational and financial data

Building budgets and forecasts of future company performance

Preparing financial reports

Preferred: Working knowledge of Hyperion, Essbase, and Anaplan

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 $92,950 per year to $103,300 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 ProfitSharing 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
***ProfitSharing 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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