ANALYST, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

Company Overview ATSG is a leading provider of air cargo transportation and related services. Our customers are domestic and foreign air carriers and other companies that outsource their air cargo lift requirements. We, through our leasing and airline subsidiaries, are the world's largest owner and operator of converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft. Through our principal subsidiaries, including three airlines with separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates, we provide aircraft leasing, air cargo lift, passenger ACMI and charter services, aircraft maintenance services and airport ground services. Position Summary The Analyst, FP&A supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision support for Air Transport Services Group and its business units. This position prepares the recurring financial plans, management reporting, and variance and driver analysis that leadership uses to run the business, and provides ad hoc analytical support on operational, commercial, and capital decisions. The role may be assigned to a business unit finance team or to the corporate FP&A function, and applies the same planning standards, key performance indicator definitions, and reporting templates in either setting. It provides broad exposure across ATSG's airline, leasing, maintenance, and logistics businesses and a foundation for progression within the finance organization. Key Responsibilities Budgeting, Forecasting, and Planning Prepare assigned portions of the annual budget and periodic forecast, including revenue, cost, headcount, capital expenditure, and cash schedules. Build and maintain driver-based financial models that connect operating statistics to financial results. Gather, validate, and challenge inputs and assumptions from operating and finance stakeholders, and document the basis for each. Support long-range planning, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis as requested. Track and report forecast accuracy and identify sources of recurring variance. Meet submission deadlines and review milestones on the enterprise planning calendar and maintain version control of planning files and outputs. Reporting and Variance Analysis Prepare recurring monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including financial statements, key performance indicators, variance schedules, and supporting exhibits. Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods, with clear attribution to driver rather than to account. Draft written commentary and analytical narrative suitable for a management audience. Maintain reporting templates and support consistency of presentation across periods. Support preparation of materials for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, ownership, lenders, and other external stakeholders in coordination with Corporate FP&A, Treasury, and the Controller organization. Decision Support Provide analytical support on operational, commercial, and capital decisions, including cost, pricing, contract, staffing, and utilization questions. Prepare business cases and capital requests, including returns analysis, and support the capital approval process. Support quantification and validation of cost reduction, productivity, and margin improvement initiatives, and track realization against commitments. Perform post-implementation review comparing actual performance to business case assumptions. Complete ad hoc financial analysis at the request of finance and operating leadership. Data, Systems, and Process Extract, reconcile, and validate financial and operational data from the enterprise resource planning environment and business unit source systems. Apply the ATSG key performance indicator dictionary, standard definitions, and reporting templates consistently. Support the annual budget build and ongoing use of the enterprise planning platform, including template testing and end-user support. Reduce manual and spreadsheet-dependent effort through automation, standardization, and documentation of recurring processes. Partner with the Controller organization on accrual, allocation, and close-related matters affecting reported results Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline required. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or a related analytical role. Experience preparing a budget or forecast for a business unit, department, or cost center. Experience building financial models and analysis from source data. Experience preparing recurring reporting and analysis for management. Experience working with operational data and translating operating drivers into financial outcomes. Financial modeling capability, including driver-based forecasting, scenario analysis, and variance decomposition. Working knowledge of financial statements and the relationship between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with the judgment to distinguish material drivers from noise. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial results to non-financial audiences. High standard of accuracy and intellectual honesty, including the willingness to identify and elevate errors. Ability to manage a recurring reporting calendar alongside ad hoc requests and process improvement work. Ability to work effectively with finance and operating personnel who do not report to this position. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and general proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint. Experience with enterprise resource planning systems and financial data extraction, transformation, and reconciliation. Familiarity with enterprise performance management, consolidation, or planning platforms. Working knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting disciplines. Must be able to work in a professional office environment in Wilmington, Ohio, with presence at business unit or operating locations as assigned. Occasional travel, generally in the range of five percent, may be required to support business needs. Preferred Qualifications Experience with an enterprise performance management or planning platform such as Vena, Anaplan, OneStream, Adaptive, or Hyperion. Experience in a capital-intensive industry such as aviation, transportation, logistics, leasing, or industrials. Experience in a multi-entity organization with decentralized operating businesses. Experience in a private equity-backed or sponsor-owned environment. Oracle enterprise resource planning experience. Proficiency with business intelligence and visualization tools. Productivity enhancements through the use of BI and/or AI driven dashboards. Progress toward or completion of a CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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