Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Department: Finance
Location: Miami, Fl
Reports To: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis 

 

Overview: 

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team at Global Crossing Airlines, the leading provider of on-demand and scheduled charter air service. This high impact role is pivotal in supporting strategic decision-making through in-depth financial analysis, budgeting/ forecasting, and reporting. You will provide key financial insights that influence operational decisions, fleet utilization strategies, and customer contract evaluations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aviation or transportation finance, excellent modeling skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive profitability and operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, fleet strategy, customer contract pricing, and long-range planning.
• Conduct variance analysis of actual results vs. budget/forecast and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Analyze monthly performance, including revenue from charter contracts, aircraft utilization, crew costs, and fuel efficiency.
• Analyze operating metrics, cost trends, and revenue streams to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Commercial, Technical Operations and Network Planning to evaluate business cases and capital investments.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support the development of the airline’s annual operating plan and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate the financial performance of routes, fleet utilization, fuel costs, and other operational KPIs.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with internal controls.
• Utilize business intelligence tools and ERP systems to automate and improve reporting processes.
• Support ad hoc projects including route feasibility, aircraft acquisition analysis, and pricing optimization.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive developments that may impact financial performance.

 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within the airline or transportation industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, scenario planning ).
• Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and corporate finance principles.
• Experience with ERP and business intelligence tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tableau, Power BI, Sage, Cube).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a keen eye for operational detail and cost drivers.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA).
• Knowledge of airline economics, and KPI strategies.
• Familiarity with Part 135 or Part 121 operations and charter-specific metrics such as ACMI, Revenue/Block Hour, Sub-Service, Aircraft Utilization/Availability , Yield/Block hour.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment may be available depending on business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Fast-paced, dynamic team environment with high visibility and impact.

 

COVID REQUIREMENTS: 

GlobalX requires its Team Members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

If you are vaccinated, you are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status within the first 10 days of your employment. For the two COVID-19 shot regimen, you will be required to provide proof of your second COVID-19 shot within the first 45 days of your employment. In some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination before you can begin to actively work. Failure to provide timely proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will result in the termination of your employment with GlobalX.

If you are unable to be fully vaccinated due to disability, medical condition, or religious belief, you will be required to apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment in order to remain employed with GlobalX. As a part of this process, you will be required to provide information or documentation about the reason you cannot be vaccinated. In some states and roles, you may be required to have an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work. If your request for an accommodation is not approved, then your employment may be terminated.

 

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed 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. 

 

Global Crossing Airlines provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.