Senior FP&A Analyst

Senior FP&A Analyst Supporting Long Term PlanningAs 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 DetailsThe 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.ResponsibilitiesWork with large data sets to understand key business drivers, then translate the findings into insights and actions, and their implications for the overall businessProvide 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 businessReview 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 indicatorsPartner with Accounting to provide input to monthly and quarterly financial close process; proposing and implementing changes to process to increase accuracy and efficiencyRun models/update plans: Align with FP&A Coworkers on inputs and assumptions to develop, maintain, and improve complex models and financial plansCommunicate and align with Financial Partners on results of business performance and financial forecast changesDocument inputs and outputs of financial forecast scenariosArticulate and consult on enhancements to dashboards using proper data visualization tools and techniques to communicate data insights effectivelySupport business research by gathering data, identifying options, and creating non-routine reports with detailed analyses to support initiativesMay perform other job duties as directed by Employee's LeadersKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of financial principles and practices and how to utilize them, and the analysis and reporting of complex financial dataSkilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing and assimilating data including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization softwareSkilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization's strategic planSkilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsAbility to listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with othersAbility to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, which does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problemAbility to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make senseEducationRequired: High School Diploma or GEDExperienceAdvanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:Analyzing operational and financial dataBuilding budgets and forecasts of future company performancePreparing financial reportsPhysical AbilitiesAbility to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of timeAbility to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the jobAbility to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the jobOther QualificationsMust be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986Must be at least 18 years of ageMust be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelinesMust maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelinesPay & 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 dollar-for-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 Planwhen Southwest profits, you profit**Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependentsSouthwest 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.*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.Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.Job Posting End Date 08/27/2026