JetBlue Airways

Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis

JetBlue Airways • $67K — $101K *
Long Island City, NY 11101In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
  • 2+ years in finance or related analytical roles.
  • Proficient in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Experience using SQL for data extraction and analysis.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for data organization and presentation.
  • Excellent analytical skills for evaluating datasets and communicating implications.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support monthly financial planning processes for Loyalty and Revenue.
  • Prepare financial performance reporting packages and variance analysis.
  • Utilize analytical tools for financial and customer data analysis.
  • Analyze customer behaviors and performance drivers for Loyalty and Revenue.
  • Collaborate with various teams to translate analytical findings into financial narratives.
  • Maintain and enhance financial models and reporting dashboards.
  • Assist with ad hoc analyses and strategic financial forecasting.

Benefits

  • Access to healthcare benefits and a 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Crewmember stock purchase plan and life insurance coverage.
  • Free space available travel on JetBlue.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible work hours and potential for hybrid model.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis - Loyalty & Revenue

Position Summary

The Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis - Loyalty & Revenue supports JetBlue's Loyalty and Revenue Management teams through financial planning, reporting, data analysis, and recurring FP&A processes. This role helps connect commercial performance, customer behavior, loyalty activity, and revenue trends to financial outcomes by preparing forecasts, variance analysis, dashboards, and business insights.

The Analyst will partner closely with Commercial FP&A leadership, Loyalty, Revenue Management, Revenue Analytics, Revenue Management Data Science, Accounting, IT, and other Finance teams. The ideal candidate has a strong business foundation, analytical curiosity, and experience using SQL or similar tools to extract, validate, and analyze data. This role is well suited for someone who can work with large datasets, understand business drivers, support recurring forecast processes, and clearly communicate insights to finance and commercial stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Support recurring FP&A processes for Loyalty, including monthly close support, variance analysis, forecast updates, budget planning, OpEx tracking, CapEx tracking, and performance reporting
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages that explain financial performance, key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and variances to forecast, budget, and prior year
  • Use Excel, Tableau, SQL, and other analytical tools to extract, validate, summarize, and analyze financial, commercial, loyalty, customer, and revenue data
  • Analyze drivers of Loyalty and Revenue Management performance, including revenue trends, redemption activity, customer behavior, partner performance, forecast assumptions, investment activity, and cost trends
  • Partner with Revenue Analytics, Revenue Management Data Science, Loyalty, and other Finance teams to understand analytical outputs and translate findings into financial implications, forecast updates, and business narratives
  • Maintain, update, and improve recurring financial models, reporting templates, dashboards, and process documentation
  • Support the development of financial forecasts, annual budgets, long-range plans, and business cases for Loyalty, Revenue Management, Paisly, and other Commercial initiatives
  • Assist with ad hoc analysis requested by Commercial FP&A leadership and business partners, including opportunity sizing, sensitivity analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
  • Identify data quality issues, process gaps, and reporting inefficiencies; recommend improvements to increase accuracy, consistency, and automation.
  • Prepare materials for leadership discussions, including charts, exhibits, variance explanations, and concise written commentary.
  • Build strong working relationships across Commercial, Finance, Accounting, IT, Revenue Analytics, and Revenue Management Data Science teams.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, Engineering, or another related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and previous relevant work experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience in Finance, Commercial, Revenue Management, Loyalty, Analytics, Consulting, Accounting, or another business-oriented analytical role.
  • Experience performing financial analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, business-case support, or performance analysis.
  • Experience writing SQL queries or using SQL-based tools to extract, join, validate, and analyze data.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, including ability to organize data, build analysis, summarize findings, and prepare clear presentation materials.
  • Strong analytical skills, including ability to evaluate datasets, identify trends, connect analysis to business drivers, and communicate implications clearly.
  • Ability to work with analysis produced by other teams, understand core assumptions, identify key takeaways, and translate findings into financial impact.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain recurring processes with accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, recurring deadlines, and ad hoc requests in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to interact with stakeholders at different levels of the organization and build effective cross-functional relationships.
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.
  • Authorization to work in the United States is required; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Commercial, Loyalty, Revenue Management, airline, travel, subscription, marketplace, customer economics, or revenue-focused business functions.
  • Experience using Snowflake, Tableau, Python, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar analytical and visualization tools.
  • Experience building or maintaining dashboards, recurring reports, forecast templates, or automated data processes.
  • Familiarity with airline commercial metrics, loyalty economics, revenue forecasting, redemption behavior, customer profitability, or partner economics.
  • Experience translating complex analysis into concise business commentary, executive materials, or forecast recommendations.
  • Demonstrated curiosity about business performance, customer behavior, revenue drivers, and financial outcomes.

Crewmember Expectations
  • Regular attendance and punctuality
  • Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
  • Able to maintain a professional appearance
  • Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
  • When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
  • Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
  • Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
  • The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment
  • Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment
  • Traditional office environment

Physical Effort
  • Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation
  • The base pay range for this position is between $67,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

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About JetBlue Airways

JetBlue is a customer service channel for Major United States Airline based in Queens, New York. It is a passenger airline that operates primarily on point-to-point routes with its fleet of 120 Airbus A320 aircraft and 49 EMBRAER 190 aircraft. As of December 31, 2011, it served 70 destinations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico and 12 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. Most of JetBlue flights have as an origin or destination New York or one of its other focus cities: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Orlando or San Juan, Puerto Rico. As of December 31, 2011, the Company operated an average of 700 daily flights. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company acquired eight take-off and landing slots at each of New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport. The Company’s operations primarily consist of transporting passengers on its aircraft with domestic United States operations, including Puerto Rico, which accounted for 85% of its capacity in 2011.

JetBlue Airways Careers

There has never been a more exciting time to explore job opportunities at JetBlue Airways, a leading company in the aviation industry known for its innovation, strong culture, and commitment to diversity and leadership development. Work You’ll Do Join JetBlue Airways' dynamic team to help redefine the future of air travel with a focus on customer service excellence and operational efficiency. At JetBlue, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Transform your career and the airline industry with JetBlue’s commitment to innovation and excellence. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, where your skills in technology, customer service, and team collaboration are highly valued. Work with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about creating an outstanding travel experience. Collaborate with industry leaders and benefit from a culture that supports career advancement and professional development. Introducing the JetBlue Professional Growth and Development Initiative We are building a market-leading team to master the challenges of the modern aviation industry. At JetBlue, you will find a supportive environment where career growth and learning are encouraged through comprehensive training and leadership development programs. Do Innovative Work Join a team that is at the forefront of the aviation industry, where you can apply your skills in a variety of roles, from pilot and cabin crew positions to engineering and customer support. JetBlue offers a wide range of job opportunities that allow you to innovate and excel. Be Part of a Great Team Work on a wide range of projects and utilize the latest technology in aviation. Harness the unparalleled capabilities of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and mutual respect. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with JetBlue Airways, where your ambition can take you to new heights. Enjoy near-limitless opportunities to grow professionally, supported by unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore JetBlue’s internship programs offer a unique insight into the workings of one of the most innovative airlines in the industry. These programs provide hands-on experience and are a stepping stone to full-time employment. The JetBlue Experience Our combined service capabilities, commitment to innovation, and a diverse and inclusive workplace help employees thrive and lead in their careers. At JetBlue, we are dedicated to nurturing a professional environment where every team member can succeed. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Explore the various employment paths JetBlue Airways offers, from customer service to pilot positions. SEARCH JETBLUE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at JetBlue Airways.
Learn more about JetBlue Airways
Size
19,304 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
-$1.3 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
-1.7%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
NASDAQ
JBLU
* Ladders Estimates

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