Department:
Financial Planning & AnalysisOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
As a Senior FP&A Analyst supporting Long Term Planning, you'll help shape Southwest's long-term financial strategy by building and maintaining financial models, analyzing complex business scenarios, and delivering insights that inform key decisions across the Company. You'll partner with Finance Leadership, FP&A, Fleet, Supply Chain, Treasury, and other strategic Teams to develop long-range forecasts, support annual planning and earnings activities, prepare executive and Board-level reporting, and evaluate major business initiatives. Through strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration, you'll drive accurate forecasting, data-driven decision-making, and financial strategies that support Southwest's long-term success.
Additional Details
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Responsibilities
Work with large data sets to understand key business drivers, then translate the findings into insights and actions, and their implications for the overall business
Provide complex financial reports and analysis for a business unit, typically exercising a strong understanding of the business to determine the best method for developing a logical story to convey to the business
Review financial results, comparing and analyzing actuals versus plan, forecast, and prior year to investigate the cause of variances, identify trends, and monitor impacts to key performance indicators
Partner with Accounting to provide input to monthly and quarterly financial close process; proposing and implementing changes to process to increase accuracy and efficiency
Run models/update plans: Align with FP&A Coworkers on inputs and assumptions to develop, maintain, and improve complex models and financial plans
Communicate and align with Financial Partners on results of business performance and financial forecast changes
Document inputs and outputs of financial forecast scenarios
Articulate and consult on enhancements to dashboards using proper data visualization tools and techniques to communicate data insights effectively
Support business research by gathering data, identifying options, and creating non-routine reports with detailed analyses to support initiatives
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of financial principles and practices and how to utilize them, and the analysis and reporting of complex financial data
Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing and assimilating data including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan
Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with others
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, which does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
Analyzing operational and financial data
Building budgets and forecasts of future company performance
Preparing financial reports
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $98,650.00 per year to $109,600.00 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
Benefits you’ll love:
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollarfor-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit***
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
*Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period.
**401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position.
*** Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
#LI-DNI
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Advanced-level, seasoned, and specialized experience analyzing operational and financial data
- Advanced-level, seasoned, and specialized experience building budgets and forecasts of future company performance
- Advanced-level, seasoned, and specialized experience preparing financial reports
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the United States
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to work from the Dallas, Texas headquarters during business hours
- Ability to comply with company attendance standards
- Ability to maintain a well-groomed appearance under company standards
- Ability to communicate and interact in English
- Ability to use computers and office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy
Southwest Airlines Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Southwest Airlines and has not been reviewed or approved by Southwest Airlines.
-
Pay Growth & Progression — Pay progression is described as materially improving after major 2024 union agreements, especially for pilots and flight attendants. Compensation satisfaction is framed as stronger over time as step scales and seniority accumulate.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement support stands out through a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match and the presence of profit-sharing contributions that can add to retirement savings. Stock purchase access is also positioned as an additional ownership-oriented component of total rewards.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle value is elevated by extensive space-available travel privileges and broad travel-related discounts that can materially offset personal travel costs. Recognition mechanisms like points-based rewards are also positioned as an added lifestyle-oriented perk.
Southwest Airlines Insights
What We Do
At Southwest Airlines we connect People to what’s important in their lives—that also means connecting our Employees to what’s important in their lives! Our Employees value the opportunity to work hard, be creative, and have fun on the job. Southwest Airlines recognizes, respects, and values differences. By fostering a culture that embraces and utilizes our diversity, we create competitive advantages in teamwork and innovation that contribute to our overall success.
