Analyst/Sr Analyst, Financial Planning Systems (Fort Worth)

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• The role sits within the Accounting Automation team and supports transformational initiatives to modernize the tools and applications that support Accounting and Finance operations.

• It oversees the maintenance and enhancement of the Accounting and Finance application portfolio, including coordination with vendors on product development and release schedules. The position also partners with stakeholders to deliver automated, innovative process improvements and provides mentorship to team members.

What you'll do

• Supports the Hyperion planning application, monthly, for forecast and actual financials
• Validates the data from Hyperion Financial Management and from controllers
• Investigates and resolves issues with data, including divisional roll-ups and intercompany transactions
• Supports system maintenance; maintains user permissions
• Supports users with system issues, existing reports, forms, and models
• Assists with preparation of in-depth cause and effect analyses on a variety of complex financial issues and competitive industry analyses
• Coordinates and completes monthly headcount process with respect to Hyperion
• Updates Hyperion Planning with hierarchy changes; coordinate hierarchy changes with Controllers and GL administration
• Consults with work groups to determine reporting business requirements; proposes and presents efficient solutions
• Creates Essbase cubes, Planning Applications, Reports, as well as forecasting and planning models for Finance divisions

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Information Systems or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years’ work experience in a Finance role, including experience with financial statements, as well as financial modeling and analysis
• Strong IT background, including experience with Oracle and multi-dimensional and relational database structures
• Microsoft Power BI or other dashboard query experience
• Experience in low code/no code tools such as workflow automation (Alteryx) or agent build (Copilot)

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• MBA
• Experience using Hyperion, Anaplan, as well as development and administration experience (including Hyperion Financial Reporting, Essbase, Planning, HFM)

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Ability to adapt and be flexible in the use of analytical approaches pertaining to financial issues
• ​Ability to problem-solve, model and analyze data
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and ability to prioritize tasks
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to work effectively in a variety of situations

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.