American Airlines Group - Glenview, IL

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Glenview, IL
Air Transportation

About the position

The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis will report directly to the Executive VP of Finance and will play a crucial role in providing financial and operational forecasting as well as strategic analysis for all operations and subsidiaries of Envoy. This position is designed for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who possesses a strong background in both Financial Planning and Analysis and Financial Accounting. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various departments including Sales, Operations, Strategy, Human Resources, and Logistics, as well as other senior management teams to ensure that financial objectives are met and exceeded. In this role, the Vice President will be responsible for directing the preparation of periodic forecasts and identifying key metrics that gauge performance. This includes assessing the relative importance of various business drivers and making actionable recommendations to management. The position will also involve supporting the long-term business plan by developing financial models that project and evaluate the results of the plan. Leadership and support will be provided to complete the annual operating plan, which includes setting targets, coordinating events, consolidating inputs, and evaluating requests from senior management and teams. The Vice President will review monthly results, analyze variances, and provide explanations along with recommended actions to senior management. They will oversee the preparation of monthly financial and operational reports, ensuring that commentary regarding actual performance is included. Additionally, the role requires leading the preparation of periodic financial forecasts, conducting analysis, and preparing schedules that support reviews with various business units and senior management. The Vice President will also participate in quarterly and annual reviews of business performance and create ad hoc analyses of key metrics to improve overall business performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the education industry and economic environment, allowing them to assess potential impacts and formulate strategic recommendations. They will also be responsible for hiring, leading, coaching, and developing staff, while providing proactive analytics and reporting to identify sales and margin trends, customer profitability, and other special projects aimed at enhancing operational and financial performance. Acting as a liaison between Finance, Sales, and Operations will also be a key responsibility of this position.

Responsibilities

  • Direct preparation of periodic forecasts and reporting on relevant metrics to gauge performance.
  • Provide support for the long-term business plan including financial models to project and evaluate results.
  • Lead and support the completion of the annual operating plan, including target development and coordination of events.
  • Review monthly results and provide analysis of variances with explanations and recommended actions.
  • Oversee and prepare monthly financial and operational reports with commentary on performance.
  • Lead the preparation of periodic financial forecasts and processes for the group.
  • Participate in preparation of period reviews with Leadership, including quarterly and annual reviews.
  • Create ad hoc analysis of key metrics to improve overall business performance.
  • Provide support for management initiatives and assess potential impacts in the education industry and economic environment.
  • Hire, lead, coach, and develop staff.
  • Provide proactive analytics and reporting on sales and margin trends, customer profitability, and special projects.
  • Act as a liaison between Finance, Sales, and Operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
  • 10-15 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, including modeling experience and data-driven analytics.
  • Previous distribution experience is highly desirable.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrated strong project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently with data-driven analysis.
  • Advanced Excel skills are required.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in the education industry.
  • Familiarity with operational performance metrics.

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Comprehensive benefits program
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