Financial Planning Analyst

Financial Planning Analyst

The Financial Planning Analyst supports Alaska Airlines' Financial Planning & Analysis team by delivering financial insights, models, and performance analysis that inform business decisions and cost management. This role partners with leaders and cost center owners to support planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial initiatives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Responsibilities and scope scale based on experience, from analytical execution to leading complex financial projects and influencing strategic outcomes.

Financial Planning Analyst I

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and performance drivers.
• Support development of forecasts, budgets, and financial models.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for stakeholders.
• Assist with variance analysis and explains drivers of financial performance.
• Collaborate with cost center owners to gather inputs and validate assumptions.
• Contribute to process improvements and support operational efficiency initiatives.

Financial Planning Analyst II

• Analyze financial results and identify key drivers, trends, and risks.
• Develop forecasts, budgets, and financial models with limited supervision.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally on planning, budgeting, and performance management.
• Build and enhance reporting tools and dashboards.
• Support strategic initiatives and evaluate financial impact of business decisions.

Financial Planning Analyst III

• Lead complex financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling efforts.
• Develop scenario analyses and provide strategic recommendations.
• Partner with senior leadership to guide financial planning and performance.
• Identify risks and opportunities and influence decision-making outcomes.
• Drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting capabilities.
• Mentor junior analysts and provides subject matter expertise.

Required at all levels

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary Range: $66,000-$149,800 / year

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note: We don't typically hire at the top of the range.

Total Rewards: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.