The Role
Supports cross-departmental strategic planning and forecasting by maintaining the company’s strategic financial model. Develops financial analyses, updates peer company models, provides performance information to leadership and credit agencies, and prepares materials for board meetings and earnings calls. The role also supports Investor Relations, Sustainability, and Finance teams through ad hoc analysis, requiring advanced financial modeling, quantitative skills, and airline industry knowledge.
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Summary
The Strategic Finance Analyst supports the company's cross-departmental long-term planning and forecasting efforts. The role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s Strategic Model. Key functions include providing data-driven insight to Allegiant’s leadership to support the company’s decision-making process.
Visa Sponsorship Available
No
Minimum Requirements
Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Education Details: Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics and/or Engineering.
Years of Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in business, economics and/or math, and ability to create spreadsheet models and produce relevant outputs.
•Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment.
•Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.
•Technical Proficiency: Strong quantitative, qualitative, financial acumen, and scenario analysis skills. Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Excel).
•Advanced Financial Modeling: Proficiency in building and interpreting complex financial models is crucial. This includes the ability to model balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows to provide strategic insights and forecast financial outcomes.
•Airline Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific challenges and opportunities in the aviation industry, understanding of financial statements and GAAP vs. non-GAAP accounting, quantitative analysis of supply and demand dynamics in commodity markets, evaluation of return generation in capital-intensive landscapes, and strategic management of cost-efficiency measures within the context of the airline industry.
•Time Management: Ability to meet timelines across multiple projects.
•Critical Thinking: Effective problem-solving with creative solutions.
•Attention to Detail: Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Preferred Requirements
•Airline or transport interest.
•Tableau, Python, SQL/Athena, and SAP experience.
•Master’s degree.
•Aircraft Financing Knowledge: Understanding of various aircraft financing mechanisms, including Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC), sale-leaseback arrangements, finance leases, mortgage debt, and Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO). This knowledge should support strategic decision-making in fleet management and capital expenditure.
•Capital Markets Acumen: Practical experience with capital markets, focusing on how they influence and interact with the aviation sector. Familiarity with the dynamics of equity and debt markets pertaining to the airline industry.
•Investment Strategy Insight: Grasp of valuation methodologies specific to capital-intensive industries, particularly how they are applied within the aviation sector. Understanding the investment landscape from both an equity and debt perspective, including balancing shareholder-friendly policies with creditor-friendly strategies.
•Industry-Specific Financial Analysis: Knowledge of the airline industry’s financial frameworks, including GAAP and non-GAAP accounting practices, is preferred. Familiarity with various airline-specific data sources, including SEC filings, DOT Form 41/T-100/O&D, and ICAO M3. This should encompass a nuanced understanding of financial statement analysis, strategic management of cost-efficiency measures, and route profitability analysis.
Job Duties
•Maintain and improve the company’s Strategic Model and update senior leadership.
•Update Allegiant’s peers' financial models (OAL's) and update leadership on the industry's financial performance.
•Provide recurring updates to our credit agencies on Allegiant’s future financial performance, capital structure, and ad-hoc data requests from agencies.
•Produce materials for quarterly board meetings and earnings calls to support leadership.
•Produce ad-hoc analysis as needed, supporting the Investor Relations, Sustainability, and Finance teams.
•Model Allegiant's customer service standards in personal actions and when providing direction.
•Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.
Essential Services Provider
Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.
EEO Statement
We welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company values the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
For more information, see https://allegiantair.jobs
Full Time Benefits:
Profit Sharing
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance
Medical Travel Reimbursement
Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
401K with an employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flight Benefits
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Part Time Benefits:
Profit Sharing
Medical Travel Reimbursement
Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
401K with an employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flight Benefits
Sick time
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
- At least one year of experience in business, economics, and/or mathematics
- Ability to create spreadsheet models and produce relevant outputs
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Strong quantitative, qualitative, financial acumen, and scenario analysis skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Proficiency in building and interpreting complex financial models, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows
- Familiarity with airline industry financial challenges, financial statements, GAAP and non-GAAP accounting, commodity markets, capital-intensive industries, and cost-efficiency management
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to meet timelines across multiple projects
- Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Airline or transport interest
- Experience with Tableau, Python, SQL/Athena, and SAP
- Master's degree
- Knowledge of aircraft financing mechanisms, including EETCs, sale-leasebacks, finance leases, mortgage debt, and JOLCOs
- Capital markets experience related to the aviation sector
- Understanding of valuation methodologies and equity and debt investment strategies in capital-intensive industries
- Knowledge of airline-specific financial analysis, data sources, SEC filings, DOT Form 41, T-100, O&D, and ICAO M3
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The Company
What We Do
Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The airline offers industry-low fares on an all-jet fleet while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms and rental cars. All can be purchased only through the company website, Allegiant.com. Beginning with one aircraft and one route in 1999, the company has grown to more than 92 aircraft and 350 routes across the country with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket.
