Job Description

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

This role is on the IT Finance Team within the Finance Division and supports the transformation of our IT organization, with a key focus on launching our new India Tech Hub. Responsibilities include subsidiary setup, process design, financial reporting, investment evaluation, and supporting key transformation initiatives. The position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, collaborate with senior leaders, and shape the strategic direction of the company’s largest IT transformation to date.

What you'll do

• Assist in building out the new process for monthly close & forecast for the newly opened India Technology Hub
• Complete monthly financial close & forecast relating to the transformation
• Participate in organizational planning discussions relating to the IT transformation
• Evaluate progress towards KPIs to measure success of new venture
• Develop reports which can lead to informed decisions by business leaders
• Work with various departments across the company to ensure the new India Hub is running smoothly (ie local purchase requirements, capitalization thresholds, HR policies that drive cost implications, etc.)
• Assist the Technology Hub President in various projects needed for the success of the business (set-up needs, operational requirements, etc)
• Work with multiple groups to build & evaluate business cases relating to the overall IT transformation
• Develop the annual operating budget of the India entity

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training (Accounting or Finance)
• 3+ years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA
• 4-6 years of experience in an Analyst role
• General understanding of US GAAP requirements (finance lease, capitalization requirements, etc) is preferred
• Experience managing a company Income Statement & Balance Sheet is preferred
• Experience using Hyperion and SAP preferred

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Superior analytical skills with an understanding of discounted cash flow analysis, forecasting techniques and variance analysis
• Adaptability and flexibility in the use of analytical approaches pertaining to financial issues
• Capacity to assimilate, synthesize, and analyze, large volumes of data
• Excellent teamwork skills, with proven ability to work effectively in a variety of situations
• Ability to accept ownership, responsibility and accountability of functional obligations
• Proven success in a team environment and ability to influence change
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work well with little supervision, and manage a number of projects simultaneously
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Software (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations to all levels within the organization including Vice President and above

 

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.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours

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