About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Benefits

PSA offers the benefits you expect from a company focused on excellence. All eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
• 401(k) with company match
• American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
• Premium dental coverage
• Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
• Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
• Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
• Family planning and fertility treatment
• LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional

Position Summary

The Finance Analyst assists in the design and implementation of the company’s comprehensive strategic financial plan.  Tracks financial and productivity performance, and is involved with financial forecasting, development of operating and capital plans, staffing analysis, cost reduction and process improvement strategies. 

Job Responsibilities

• Development of the annual operating budget and models used to forecast operating expenditures. 
• Coordinates near and long-term planning activities to ensure consistency and compliance with corporate American Airlines action plans. 
• Evaluates competitive strategies and industry trends to determine impact on current or contemplated action plans. 
• Assists management during labor negotiations by developing and utilizing costing models to determine the financial impact of union and company economic proposals. 
• Creates business cases and financial analysis for capital proposals in order to secure capital funding.  
• Coordinates annual capital plan process and tracks actual and forecasted capital spending on current/future projects. 
• Completes monthly financial close and the review of business expenses. 
• Presents results to senior management in a clear and concise manner. 
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and company. 
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics and/or Accounting 
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Excel 
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US

Preferred

• Previous work experience in the financial field.  

Additional Information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Assistant Director of Finance & Analysis. 

Authorities: None. 

Supervisory Responsibility:  This is not a supervisory position. 

Work Environment: This job operates approximately 90% of the time inside a climate-controlled building and approximately 10% of the time outside in all types of weather. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209.
AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.