FP&A Analyst

Role Overview

As an FP&A Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in delivering the financial foundation that supports decision-making across Southwest, particularly within the Technology organization. You’ll partner closely with FP&A Partners, Accounting, and Technology business Leaders to support month-end and quarter-end close, software forecasting, invoicing, and reporting at the Technology pillar level.

What You Will Do

Review financial results, comparing and analyzing actuals versus plan, forecast, and prior year to analyze the cause of variances, identify trends, and monitor impacts to key performance indicators. Execute, maintain, and enhance reporting for Companywide and Department financial reviews, business performance reviews, and forecasts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You’ll need to have knowledge of financial principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. You’ll also need to be skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Intermediate-level experience in analyzing operational and financial data
• Building budgets and forecasts of future company performance
• Preparing financial reports

Benefits

• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings to 401(k) retirement savings
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
• 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment