Financial Analyst

Republic Airways Inc. is hiring a Financial Analyst to assist with company budgeting and forecasting, with a focus on assigned cost centers. The role analyzes budget-to-actual results, investigates variances, and prepares financial reports for management and the Board of Directors.

What you'll do:

• Assists in the preparation of annual and 5-year budgets. Meets with cost center owners and presents budgets to executive management team
• Assists in the preparation of quarterly forecasts. Presents reports to management summarizing expenses and assists in adjusting the forecast based on findings
• Prepares various financial reports on an on-going basis, such as monthly budget vs. actual comparisons; formulates monthly financial review documents, monthly cost center reports, etc
• Analyzes monthly results of all expenses and expenditures including labor costs, overtime, etc. Ensures proper coding of expenses with the general ledger. Researches and resolves any discrepancies or variances. Attends meetings with respective cost center owners and VPs
• Assists in the preparation of reports for the Board of Directors
• Performs other duties, analyses, reports, and presentations as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 1 year of related experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• At least 3 years financial reporting experience