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Sr Mgr FP&A

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
April 16, 2024
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: Southwest firmly believes that our People are our greatest asset, and Leaders within the Company support our People by ensuring all have equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. The Manager Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) leads FP&A Business Partners that support four technology portfolios: Commercial, Customer, Cybersecurity, and Technology Common Platforms and Cloud. In addition, this role collaborates with teams in Technology, Supply Chain, the Vendor Management Office, Workforce Planning, and the Project Management Office(PMO) to deliver strategic projects and initiatives through financial planning and analysis, governance support, SOW approvals, etc. The Manager FP&A is a strong communicator with a continuous improvement mindset ready to contribute to the financial well-being 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 at a Company facility 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. Model the Southwest Way to Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development Responsibilities Advise and guide financial, variance, and trending analysis for key cost drivers and metrics Advise and guide the development of new financial models and improve accuracy and insights of current financial models Establish deliverable timelines ensuring plans, analysis, projects, and/or presentations are delivered on time Oversee and contribute to comprehensive financial, analytical, and decision support at the Team, Department, and/or Executive level Identify and execute opportunities that improve agility, efficiency, accuracy, and capabilities of FP&A processes and deliverables proactively Research new financial products or analytics to determine their usefulness and advise on strong systems and technology solutions in support of Finance business processes Review and approve the methodologies, models, and tools used by embedded Teams Guide the Department in achieving its long-term vision of a Successful FP&A Department Support and lead parts of the FP&A Digital Transformation plan Advise and guide the Department's overall data strategy, data reliability, and data availability May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking 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 arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, data analytics, financial forecasting methods, data science model design, and their applications Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits 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 apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events) Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s) Preferred: Knowledge of fleet andfinancial analysis and long-term planning Preferred: Experience in Alteryx, Excel modeling and Anaplan Fully functioning, broad knowledge in: Achieving results by maximizing teams through Leadership, feedback, coaching, and developing talent for long-term success Developing teams, their strategic vision, future goals, and objectives Business acumen to optimize the operations of the Team and achieve financial targets Identifying tasks and responsibilities that should be delegated; resists the temptation to "do it yourself," enabling others to take action, make decision, and learn from their experiences 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 $151,400 to $168,200 peryear* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individualcontributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at thediscretion 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.** Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.