Finance Analyst

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title- Finance Analyst

Department- Finance

Reports to- Director, FP&A

Location- Dallas, TX. This is an onsite role that requires an in office presence during standard business hours.

Who we are-

Elevate Aviation Group, established in 2003, provides air transportation, travel consultancy, aircraft acquisitions and aircraft management services to some of the most recognized names in business, sports, entertainment, government, and higher education. Elevate Aviation Group's wholly owned subsidiaries, Private Jet Services, Elevate Jet, and Elevate MRO, share a mission to provide aircraft owners and flyers unsurpassed service, safety, and counsel. Whether clients require charter flights, large group travel, aircraft management services, aircraft maintenance or aircraft acquisition services, Elevate Aviation Group delivers highly personalized solutions to meet each client's unique needs 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to any destination.

Summary of position-

The Finance Analyst will play a critical role in supporting Elevate Aviation Group's financial operations. This position involves building and improving robust financial reporting, driving data-driven decision-making, and enhancing the organization's financial controls. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial goals, provide actionable insights, and champion continuous process improvements for long-term business growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities-

• Build and enhance robust reporting mechanisms and key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior leadership to monitor and evaluate business performance.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive financial reports and dashboards to inform decision-making at all levels.
• Own and improve regular reporting cycles, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational and financial metrics.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and present findings to senior leadership, offering actionable recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting and operational metrics, leveraging automation and advanced tools.
• Support the development of the Annual Business Plan and monthly forecasts, including conducting variance analysis and scenario modeling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine financial planning and forecasting mechanisms for all business units.
• Provide financial analysis and tracking for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet) compared to budget, forecast, and prior year actuals.
• Drive analytics around headcount (HC), operating expenses, and labor chargebacks, offering recommendations to optimize the chargeback model.
• Track and support the identification and implementation of profit improvement initiatives.
• Assist in preparing Board of Directors packages, justifying major projects and explaining financial performance and forecasts.
• Maintain and enhance forecasting models to improve accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Champion process improvement initiatives and scalable solutions to enhance financial processes and streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and other business leaders to drive system enhancements and implement new tools as needed.
• Manage and maintain databases, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Facilitate cross-departmental communication and collaboration to align financial strategies with business objectives.

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