Analyst - Cargo Operations Analysis & Budget Mgmt

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We’re not just in the business of transporting people. We’re also in the business of moving cargo. As a major provider of air freight services, our Cargo team transports everyday electronics and automotive parts, to perishable goods, life-saving organs, vaccines and even baby formula. And in turn, we help keep businesses, communities, and global economies running. With so many career options – from Marketing to Finance, Logistics to Data Analytics, and more – you can build a career within a career and gain exposure to so many areas of our airline’s important role in the global supply chain. Join our team and watch your uniquely United career journey unfold.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyst - Cargo Ops & Budget Management is a key contributor in United Cargo. Responsibilities include oversight over $200M in operating expenses, labor contracts governing 4,000 vendor employees and financial audit oversight of $300M in expenses. This role is serves as support for implementing all financial controls over United Cargo’s operating budget for 100 vendors and serve as point during high-profile contract negotiations. Internally this position partner with corporate finance, procurement, cargo operations and cargo leadership on all matters relating to the operating budget. This position will delicately support balancing the financial obligations of United Cargo, the needs of the operations and the landscape of vendors to safeguard United Cargo’s place as the top belly cargo carrier in the world.

• Cost Management - Support Finance on budget creation, forecasting, describing budget variances, and month-end accruals for operational Cargo budgets totaling over $200M
• Audit, process, and log these costs for Cargo; consisting of very complicated contractual agreements
• Drive procurement during contract negotiations to balance operational needs and the constrains imposed by the budget
• Identify, reconcile, and accurate billing discrepancies while working with vendors to manage relationships
• Analysis & Action - Build and drive financial and operational actions using various software/programs on a weekly/monthly/ad hoc basis
• Derive significant information from large data sets, uncovering continuous improvement opportunities and seeing them through to completion
• Contract Execution - Assist business partner in drafting handling contracts and a variety of operating contracts
• Negotiate contracts and coordinating discussions between cargo ops, corporate finance, procurement and cargo leadership
• These sophisticated contracts cover $200M in services spread out across 120 different vendors at 180 different airports
• Responsible for ensuring vendors meet the commitments of their contracts and these contracts reflect the needs of the United Cargo business

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics OR related field involving quantitative analysis or 4 years of relevant work experience
• 2+ years' experience in Finance, Accounting, Operations, or Airline
• Knowledge of financial reporting (including budgets and accruals)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and manage several simultaneous projects with a focus on getting results
• Develops effective presentations with a clear storyline
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

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