Associate Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (Campus 2025 Hires/New Grads)

Description

Early careers take off with United! We've been recognized as both a top employer for Gen Z talent by Handshake and a top 100 internship program by Yellow and Way Up. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly fosters a vibrant and connected community of early career professionals. Our program is designed to empower you with the skills and connections necessary to launch a successful career. We hope you join us at United, where your contributions will take flight and your career journey will soar.



The Finance department, which manages the company's budgets, forecasts and investments, and provides analysis of our financial performance and strategies.



Key Responsibilities:

This position supports the Managing Director and Director in their roles as the business partner to various department within the organization. As such, this position is directly responsible for delivering department strategy to ensure the accurate booking of financial data and for the creation of accurate budgets and forecasts which will be used for informed decision making and in providing accurate external financial guidance. Utilizes models to generate annual operating plans as well as long-term modeling. Provides variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance Division. Provide ad-hoc budget and forecast scenario analysis as required. Support contract and purchasing negotiations. Track and report on division headcount and productivity. Identify and aide in delivery of revenue and cost initiatives.

• Perform routine reporting and ad hoc analysis prepared by division and finance teams (such as accurate booking of actual financial data, utilizing models to generate annual operating plans as well as long-term modeling including detailed variance analysis)
• Conduct financial support, analysis and reporting to division leadership and finance (such as budget and forecast scenario analysis, support of contract and purchasing negotiations, headcount productivity tracking and reporting, and identification and analysis of revenue and cost initiatives)
• Meeting participation/contribution involving key regional division and finance issues

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the "desired" qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of related finance or business administrative experience with a High School Degree, or 0-2 years of related finance or business administrative experience with a Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and knowledge of accounting and financial statements
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• 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):

• Bachelor's degree in a finance related field
• 2 years FP&A/Accounting experience or 3 years customer experience/contact centers
• EPM Planning experience

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. 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.