Senior Financial Analyst

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals.

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible telecommuting schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely for 2 days each work week.
• Salary: The hiring salary for Senior Financial Analyst is starting at minimum of $97,450. The full pay range for Senior Financial Analyst is $81,719-$134,837.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: September 6, 2024.

About the Job:

The Finance & Risk Management Department is seeking a dynamic Senior Financial Analyst to lead complex financial analyses and contribute to strategic decision-making processes. This role involves developing and overseeing the execution of budgets, conducting in-depth financial modeling, and ensuring the accuracy of financial forecasts. You will be part of a team where work-life balance is prioritized, and you will be continuously challenged to enhance your analytical skills while contributing to significant projects that impact the organization.

The ideal candidate will excel in financial modeling, particularly in rate setting, and have experience using Workday Adaptive Planning or similar software to streamline and optimize the planning process. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly influence the financial health and strategic direction of the Airport Authority.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct Financial Modeling: Perform complex financial analyses, including revenue forecasting, cost allocations, and feasibility studies, using advanced financial models in Excel.
• Monitor Financial Performance: Track and analyze actual performance against budgets, providing detailed reports and insights to stakeholders using Excel.
• Support Rate Setting: Develop and refine rates and fees, ensuring they align with financial goals and regulatory requirements.
• Leverage Technology: Utilize Workday Adaptive Planning and other financial software to streamline financial processes and improve decision-making.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work collaboratively with Airport Authority departments, tenants, service providers and stakeholders to gather data, develop financial strategies, and ensure compliance.
• Provide Strategic Insights: Offer guidance on financial planning and analysis to support the organization's strategic initiatives.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1.  Relationship Management: Ability to work with others to benefit the organizational business objectives and goals.
2. Critical Evaluation: Ability to analyze and define a problem, evaluate alternative solutions, and identify an optimal solution; listens and clarifies information as needed.
3. Agility:  Readily adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
4. Communication: Effectively exchange information with stakeholders through various avenues, including but not limited to verbal, written, facilitation, and persuasion.
5. Leveraging Technology: Proficient in computer systems, Excel and MS Office Suite, ERP, or other financial software.
6. Ethical Conduct & Integrity: Ability to perform work responsibilities with honesty and consistency.

What We Are Looking For***:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial analysis or professional accounting; and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, accounting or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated experience using Workday Adaptive Planning for financial modeling, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Experience in developing and implementing rate-setting strategies, including cost analysis and revenue forecasting.

***Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

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