United Airlines
Associate Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (Campus 2026 Hires/New Grads)
United Airlines, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Description
At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you’re a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands-on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You’ll also have a chance to build community through our employee-run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly. We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals. 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 for division and finance teams, including accurate booking of actual financial data, and using models to generate annual operating plans and long-term modeling with detailed variance analysis. Provide financial support, analysis and reporting to division leadership and finance, including 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. Participate in meetings involving key regional division and finance issues. 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 Bachelor’s degree in a finance related field 2 years FP&A/Accounting experience or 3 years customer experience/contact centers EPM Planning experience The base pay range for this role is $52,725.00 to $68,632.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. 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.
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At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you’re a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands-on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You’ll also have a chance to build community through our employee-run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly. We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals. 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 for division and finance teams, including accurate booking of actual financial data, and using models to generate annual operating plans and long-term modeling with detailed variance analysis. Provide financial support, analysis and reporting to division leadership and finance, including 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. Participate in meetings involving key regional division and finance issues. 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 Bachelor’s degree in a finance related field 2 years FP&A/Accounting experience or 3 years customer experience/contact centers EPM Planning experience The base pay range for this role is $52,725.00 to $68,632.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. 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.
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