Financial Analyst, Lead (NJUS)

Netjets Services - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Senior

Columbus, OH

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The Financial Analyst, Lead is a key expert in the private aviation sector, responsible for providing strategic financial analysis and guidance to enhance the organization's capabilities. This role involves developing financial reports, supporting executive decision-making, and mentoring junior analysts. The position requires collaboration across various departments to ensure accurate financial performance tracking and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the completion of Company reporting including analysis and interpretation of data trends and changes in business drivers.
• Identifies, assesses and communicates issues affecting profitability.
• Acts as key influencer on initiatives that improve profitability.
• Provides advisory support to assigned departments on matters pertaining to budget, accounting, and related financial issues and procedures.
• Develops and maintains financial budget and forecasting models.
• Analyzes and interprets financial and statistical information submitted for trends, checking for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Reports findings and recommends course of action.
• Ensures data is accurately incorporated into the 10-year plan within scheduled time frames and is consistent with current accounting practices.
• Develops and implements timely enhancements to accurately and efficiently model noted changes.
• Leads, develops, and documents complex financial analysis projects.
• Prepares fact-based presentations that articulate financial terms in lay concepts.
• Provides support to executive strategic initiatives.
• Assists in the development of business policies, conducts special financial and business-related studies, and cooperates with other departments in the preparation of analysis.
• Mentors, develops and advises lower level Financial Analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting
• 10+ years of experience in financial analysis or related field
• Demonstrated expertise and thought leadership in a specific business domain integral to private aviation, e.g., aircraft maintenance, flight operations
• Excellent verbal/written communication and strong task organization skills
• Proven track record of increased responsibility and/or promotion throughout career
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Exhibited leadership skills and strong motivation for career advancement
• Strong initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results without explicit direction or detailed instructions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient with EXCEL, Access, Word, PowerPoint

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting
• Familiarity with private aviation industry standards and practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities