Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Northern Air Cargo
Seattle, US
On-site

Job Description

About the position

The Financial Analyst supports FP&A and Senior Management by interpreting

financial information, identifying, and highlighting trends in financial

performance, conducting financial analysis and making recommendations to support

processes and profit improvement. He/she will also execute the long-term

financial strategy development by reviewing, analyzing, and assisting

preparation and development of the annual strategic long term & operating plans.

Key areas of emphasis for this position include investment analysis, business

cases, capital expenditure (CapEx), overheads and special projects.

From a cultural standpoint, the successful candidate will stay close to the

Business and will be a collaborative team player who builds strong relationships

across functional lines and thrives on adding value. He/she will have highly

developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including

outstanding presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly, concisely,

and persuasively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and Maintain annual Capital Expenditures tracking and forecasting,

leveraging multiple internal ERP systems to create value-added reporting

tools.

  • Collaborate with business leaders and cost center managers to ensure accurate

project tracking, support good financial decision-making and cross-functional

partnership.

  • Support annual Long-term Planning process that drives organizational

strategic growth.

  • Build and maintain month-end executive reporting packages.
  • Validate large volumes of financial data and support FP&A team with analytic

results and condense them into a coherent story with clear,

easy-to-understand conclusions and implications.

  • Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for ongoing

process improvements.

  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for corporate overhead

expenses.

  • Partner with Business and Operation leaders to enhance understanding of

financial performance within their respective areas.

  • Assist with routine validation of financial data sources that support key

organizational outputs, ensuring data integrity and providing operational

leaders with accurate, transparent information to enable effective analysis

and decision-making.

  • Lead ad-hoc analytical projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Continuously evaluate departmental processes to identify opportunities for

streamlining, automation, and efficiency improvements.

  • Perform other tasks and projects as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics,

Statistics or a related field.

  • Strong accounting knowledge and foundational understanding of financial

principles required.

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in FP&A or related field.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
  • Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and the

ability to apply structured, strategic thinking to solve business problems.

  • Collaborative team player with demonstrated ability to build strong

relationships and effectively partner with cross-functional teams.

  • Hands-on, results-driven approach with willingness to dive into detailed data

when necessary.

  • Ability to produce high-quality, accurate work in a detail-oriented

environment.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced

environment with strict timelines and deliverables.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to

present financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to build and maintain effective

internal customer relationships.

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently, demonstrate a strong

sense of urgency, and show initiative in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in Aviation/Transportation industry or Strategy consulting is a

plus.

  • Experience with Power BI dashboard is a plus.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

ExcelPowerpointFinancial analysisBudgetingForecastingVariance analysisPower biCollaborationCommunicationPresentationAttention to detailStructured thinkingFinanceAccountingBusiness administrationEconomicsStatistics

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

mid

Posted

4/10/2026

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