Analyst (Cargo Operations Analysis & Budget Management)
United Airlines**Core Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities**
- Analyze financial and operational performance results to identify trends, key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering business inputs, developing financial plans, and updating projections based on changing business conditions.
- Assist with month-en
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d close activities through coordination with accounting partners and validation of required financial information.
- Prepare documentation and support internal and external audit activities by responding to information requests and maintaining accurate records.
- Develop and maintain financial models that support long-range planning, scenario testing, investment evaluation, and business decision-making.
- Generate recurring and ad hoc reporting, including performance analysis, forecasting insights, and variance explanations for leadership stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, strengthen financial controls, and enhance reporting effectiveness.
- Utilize analytical tools, data visualization techniques, and business intelligence reporting capabilities to communicate findings and support strategic initiatives.
Note: This position works a hybrid schedule from Willis Tower in Chicago, IL.
• *Qualifications**
Minimum Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in finance, budgeting, operations analysis, financial planning, accounting, or a related analytical field
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience analyzing financial and operational performance data, including revenue and cost drivers
- Working knowledge of financial analysis, financial reporting, variance analysis, financial planning, forecasting, and financial controls
- Proficiency with data analysis, data management, documentation, and record management practices
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear business insights through data storytelling
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in finance, budgeting, operations analysis, financial planning, accounting, or a related analytical field
- Experience with financial modeling and scenario planning
- Experience in creating data visualizations and business intelligence reporting
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and long-range planning activities
- Experience working in transportation, logistics, cargo operations, or other complex operational environments
- Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.