Senior Analyst Financial Systems

Position Title: Senior Analyst Financial Systems

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst Financial Systems supports the development, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of financial reporting, data, and automation solutions within JetBlue's Finance organization. The primary focus of this role will be identifying opportunities to automate manual Finance processes, developing scalable data and reporting solutions, and supporting recurring and ad hoc reporting needs across Accounting and Finance.

The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on technical contributor with experience using Python, SQL, and business intelligence tools to solve business problems and improve financial processes. This role will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, IT, and Data Engineering teams to understand business requirements, develop and maintain automated solutions, improve access to financial data, and reduce reliance on manual processes and spreadsheets.

The Senior Analyst will support a broad portfolio of Finance Systems initiatives spanning financial reporting, passenger and ticket tax reporting, revenue accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and other Finance processes. The role requires the ability to understand existing business processes and data sources, translate business needs into practical technical solutions, and independently develop, test, document, and support those solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated Finance processes and reporting solutions using Python, SQL, Tableau, Snowflake, and other available technologies
• Identify manual, repetitive, or inefficient Finance processes and design scalable solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and control
• Develop Python-based automation to transform, validate, reconcile, and process financial and operational data
• Write, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries supporting recurring reporting, data analysis, reconciliations, and Finance processes
• Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards and other reporting solutions that provide Finance stakeholders with timely and actionable information
• Build and support data pipelines and recurring reporting processes using data from multiple financial and operational systems
• Support the automation and enhancement of reporting processes that utilize RAPID and other operational data sources
• Partner with Accounting and Finance stakeholders to understand existing processes, reporting requirements, pain points, and opportunities for automation
• Translate Finance business requirements into clear functional and technical requirements and develop solutions in partnership with IT and Data Engineering where appropriate
• Perform data analysis and reconciliation to validate the completeness and accuracy of automated processes and reporting outputs
• Support Finance reporting and automation processes across areas including passenger taxes, revenue accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and other Controller functions
• Monitor existing automated processes, data pipelines, queries, and dashboards; troubleshoot issues and implement enhancements as business requirements change
• Develop ad hoc reporting, queries, and analyses to support Accounting, Finance, and operational business needs
• Support user acceptance testing, validation, implementation, and deployment of new Finance Systems solutions and enhancements
• Create and maintain business and technical documentation, process guides, data definitions, and support procedures for developed solutions
• Partner with Finance Systems team members to establish reusable development practices and expand automation and self-service capabilities across Finance
• Assist Managers and Directors with data-driven, technical, automation, or systems-related projects as required
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
• Three (3) years of experience in financial systems, data analytics, business intelligence, process automation, software development, or a related technical/business systems role
• Experience supporting system implementations, enhancements, or Finance transformation initiatives
• Experience collecting, documenting, and translating business requirements into system or process solutions
• Working knowledge of finance, accounting, planning, and reporting processes
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• 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 US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Master's degree in MIS, Finance, Business, Accounting, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field
• Previous airline experience
• Experience working with Snowflake or another cloud data warehouse
• Advanced Python experience, including development of automated data-processing and reporting workflows
• Advanced SQL skills, including experience developing complex queries, data transformations, and reusable reporting datasets
• Experience developing and administering Tableau dashboards and data sources
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, APIs, file-based integrations, or automated data workflows
• Experience automating financial reconciliations, recurring reports, or other Accounting and Finance processes
• Working knowledge of Accounting and Finance processes, including financial reporting, revenue accounting, accounts payable, payroll, or tax
• Experience working with financial and operational data from ERP or other enterprise systems
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP platforms
• Experience partnering with Data Engineering or IT teams on data integrations, system enhancements, or production support
• Experience with source control, development environments, scripting, or other software development practices
• Experience identifying opportunities to replace manual Excel-based processes with controlled, repeatable automation
• Experience developing self-service reporting or data solutions for Finance users

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
• 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
• Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• 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 $88,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as 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.