Overview
Job Summary
Responsible for supporting all finance activities associated with maintenance and fuel cost linked to the Air Methods aircraft fleet. Main responsibilities include budget forecasting and preparing month end financial reports to understand trends and explain variances. The Senior Financial Analyst supports the business by providing analysis and insight in such areas as financial and expense performance, forecasting, growth initiatives, working capital, flight hours, and investments. Prepares consolidated forecasts and budgets, analyzes trends in flight hours, expense, capital expenditures, and other related analysis. The Senior Financial Analyst will have a very strong data skillset and be comfortable working with large financial and operational models. Additionally, the role partners closely with the Supply Chain Operations team.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at all levels of the organization including supporting setting the annual budget and leading the monthly re-forecasting process.
- Creation of monthly reporting packages for leadership including analysis of financial results and variances to budget.
- Building and maintaining financial and operational data models.
- Partner with the supply chain operations team and accounting team as a financial leader for strategy and growth. Ensure accuracy in financials for month end close.
- Support IT, data, and analytics projects that improve the connection between the maintenance system, accounts payable system, and financial ERP system.
- Participate and lead cross-functional corporate initiatives and projects.
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Job Requirements
- Regular scheduled attendance
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 5%
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Finance or Accounting from four-year college or university and four to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master’s Degree in Business (MBA) or Master’s Degree in Analytics (MSBA) preferred.
- Finance or business experience in aircraft operations or healthcare services preferred.
Skills
- Strong data modeling skills in Excel and high level of comfort working with large data sets. Additional analytics skills in SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or Snowflake also preferred.
- Ability to investigate trends and variances and proactively coordinate with operational teams to understand the underlying operational drivers of the variance. Can develop and present recommendations from accurate assessments and/or analysis.
- Strong PowerPoint skills and ability to summarize detailed trends into concise takeaways in reporting packages. Able to efficiently communicate verbally to financial and operational executives.
- Ability to work cross functionally between accounting and supply chain teams to clear roadblocks and understand financials. Proficient accounting skills in order to support and investigate month end entries required to maintain accurate financials.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business situations, strategies, theory, processes, management, budgeting, and operations.
- Ability to tackle ambiguous situations and develop solutions with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude.
Computer and Data Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Data analytics skills in SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or Snowflake preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Pay Range
USD $85,601.25 - USD $106,981.88 /Yr.
