Job Description

Position Summary

The Manager Financial Planning and Analysis supports leadership in near and long term financial planning, reporting and modeling of various initiatives for Flight Operations. The Manager is responsible for overseeing staff that support with financial modeling and delivering key processes including developing presentations for crewmembers, senior management, and the Executive Leadership Team. The Manager also assists with other ad hoc analysis as requested.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide strategic guidance and sound business decision support to leaders through proper financial analysis, collaboration and good thinking
Identify and implement cost saving opportunities including frontline productivity
Participate and advise on potential labor union policies and discussions
Promote communication and collaboration between the operational departments and other workgroups
Instill ownership and ensure accountability amongst operational leadership through education and awareness
Create education/awareness and facilitate the utilization of our corporate policies and procedures
Partner in creating and maintaining rolling 36 month and 5/10 year forecasts
Analyze productivity trends
Perform ad hoc analysis requested by senior management
Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, goal achievement and development
Partner in creating and maintaining short and long-term forecasts
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, a quantitative field, or related area; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
Five (5) years of budgeting and/or analytical experience
Experience querying large data sets using Structured Query Language (SQL) and using analytical tools such as Tableau
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Ability to interact daily with people at different levels within the organization, including developing and maintaining ongoing relationships
Comfortable making presentations to senior leadership
Available for occasional overnight travel (25%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Financial modeling experience for labor groups with collective bargaining agreements
Providing high-quality customer service in a matrix structure with a commitment to meeting or exceeding expectations

Crewmember Expectations:

Regular attendance and punctuality
Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
Able to maintain a professional appearance
When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue’s Safety Management System
Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

Traditional office environment

Physical Effort: 

Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently (Sedentary)

Compensation: 

The base pay range for this position is between $81,000.00 and $136,200.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more

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