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.

We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, and active listening.

If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact, 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 a 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, parental and childcare benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Wellness : Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms, fitness discounts, 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 budgets, conducting financial modeling, and ensuring the accuracy of financial forecasts.

You will be part of a team where work-life balance is prioritized.

The ideal candidate will excel in financial modeling, particularly in rate setting, and have experience using Workday Adaptive Planning or similar software.

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

The Skills We Are Looking For :

• Relationship Management : Ability to work with others to benefit organizational objectives.
• Critical Evaluation : Ability to analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and identify optimal solutions.
• Agility : Readily adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information or changing conditions.
• Communication : Effectively exchange information with stakeholders through various avenues.
• Leveraging Technology : Proficient in computer systems, Excel and MS Office Suite, ERP, or other financial software.
• Ethical Conduct & Integrity : Ability to perform work responsibilities with honesty and consistency.

What We Are Looking For :

Five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental 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.
• A California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.

Preferred Experience :

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

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.

Physical & Mental Demands :

Persons with disabilities may perform essential duties with reasonable accommodation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. Disaster service workers are required to participate in disaster service activities as assigned by their employer.

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