Senior Financial Analyst

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Seattle, WA

501-1,000 employees

Air Transportation

About the position

This position is responsible for contributing to the growth, return expectation, and overall objectives of the company and its subsidiaries by actively managing the financial planning and analysis activities. The position will interact regularly with Senior Leadership and will construct financial models for major projects that drive the future direction of the business. Prospective candidates for the position must possess very strong financial and analytical skills along with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to collaborate well with others.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of, and maintain, a driver-based long-range financial model for all NorthStar operations
• Lead the consolidation of annual budgeting, rolling monthly forecasting, and monthly performance reporting for NorthStar operations
• Provide insights into historical and projected financial performance through analysis and interpretation of results
• Effectively communicates regional/department goals and objectives
• Develop financial models and analyze financial and business data to support data-driven decision-making around new business opportunities, including entering new markets
• Conduct ad hoc analyses, including market and competitor analysis, merger & acquisition due diligence support, and valuation analyses
• Support investment decisions through NPV/ROI modeling that analyzes trade-offs with direct connections to operational assumptions
• Identify, develop, and implement process enhancements that yield efficiency and/or forecasting accuracy improvements
• Lead and participate in various projects throughout the year
• Encourage peers and staff to exhibit a safe and ethical culture
• Understand and comply with Company policies and procedures, including EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and the Saltchuk Code of Ethical Business Conduct
• Provides direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission, and Safety Vision
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business management, finance or accounting
• Advanced degree (CPA, MBA, CFA, or CTP) preferred
• Must have 6+ years of relevant experience, particularly in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and planning
• Strong analytical/quantitative skills, critical thinking, and an innate curiosity to find actionable insights in a timely manner
• Ability to work well with and be of service to others at all levels
• Very strong attention to detail as work is fast-paced and supports significant financial decisions
• Modern finance skills (Advanced Excel, SQL, Sage, Power BI)
• Change management and systems implementation experience preferred
• Experience with financing transactions or mergers & acquisition due diligence
• Understanding of accounting concepts, financial statements, and how they interact
• Solid understanding of macroeconomic trends
• Demonstrated ability to translate business performance and financial results; understanding and ability to articulate how the business operates
• Self-starter, able to work in an unstructured environment, manage long-term projects, and proactively identify solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to communicate financial concepts and reports to non-financial managers
• Must be willing to periodically travel as needed

Nice-to-haves

• Change management and systems implementation experience preferred

Benefits

• Market-competitive benefits and pay
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays
• Free ORCA transportation card
• Parking subsidy
• Matching charitable contributions
• Bonus opportunity of 5% of base pay
• 3 Weeks of Vacation per year
• 9 Holidays per year
• 2 remote work weeks
• 2 Personal Days per year
• Employer-paid Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability insurance
• 4% 401(k) Retirement Match + 3% Company Discretionary Contribution
• Transportation Stipend
• Generous charitable contribution matching program