Team Lead, Finance at American Airlines Dallas, TX

Team Lead, Finance job at American Airlines. Dallas, TX. 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 job is a member of the Finance Team within the Finance Division. Responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan, tracks financial and productivity performance, and is involved with financial forecasting, development of capital plans, staffing analysis, cost reduction and revenue generation studies. This job will also help drive special projects which can assist leaders in the organizations to make key decisions. What you'll do As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations. Actively leads training, coaching, and mentorship for other analysts and interns Independently manages projects through completion Assists managers in creating a culture of open communication and continuous improvement Performs peer review of analysts' work Supports and participates in driving initiatives across the Finance organization Participates on projects that help drive business recommendations or decisions Evaluates competitive strategies and industry trends to determine impact on current or contemplated action plans Develops reports which can lead to informed decisions by business leaders Coordinates near and long-term planning activities to ensure consistency and compliance with corporate action plans Develops the annual operating budget and models used to forecast operating expenditures Coordinates annual capital plan process and tracks actual and forecasted capital spend on current/future projects Creates business cases and financial analysis for capital proposals to secure capital funding Completes monthly financial close and review of business expenses All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training 2-3 years of related work experience Advanced Excel modeling skills 1-year leading people, projects, or teams Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience Experience using Hyperion, SAP, Tableau, or PowerBI preferred Experience in Division Finance Skills, Licenses & Certifications 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 Consistent demonstration of leadership potential Ability to develop relationships across organizations Understands corporate objectives and industry trends 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Itlearn360