Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Why work for Fraport?

Fraport USA is a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Fraport AG, one of the largest airport operators worldwide, with airports in Germany, Greece, Peru, Brazil, India, Turkey, Slovenia, Bulgaria, China, and the USA. Fraport’s experience is the gold standard for customer-centric airport development, management and concession operation, with two of Fraport USA’s airports ranked in USA Today’s Top Ten Airports for Shopping for 2023. Fraport works closely with airport stakeholders to bring a unique, authentic sense of place to customers’ airport experiences with brilliant local food and beverage offerings, regional retail and service concessions and a host of other features that positively shape an airport encounter.

What is in it for you:

• Global opportunities to grow on four continents
• Paid Time Off
• Best in Class Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K, Life Insurance
• Career Development training and coaching
• Bonus potential
• A creative, exciting work environment

What You Will Be Doing:

Fraport USA is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Financial Planning Analyst (Sr. FP&A Analyst) to support the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and strategic decision-making processes across our airport operations portfolio. This role serves as a key business partner to operational leaders, providing data-driven insights that improve financial performance, enhance operational efficiency, and support long-term growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders in a fast-paced airport and aviation services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Analyze revenue, labor, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and profitability trends.
• Identify risks and opportunities within forecasts and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year results.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics across airport business units.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses to improve efficiency and maximize profitability.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes through financial review and analysis.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with operational leaders to understand business drivers and provide financial guidance.
• Support contract evaluations, business development initiatives, and operational improvement projects.
• Present financial findings and recommendations to management and executive leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by translating financial data into business insights.

Strategic & Capital Planning

• Support capital planning processes, including project evaluation, business cases, return-on-investment (ROI) analyses, and post-implementation reviews.
• Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analyses related to airport operations, passenger traffic, concessions, and infrastructure investments.
• Assist in evaluating mergers, acquisitions, new business opportunities, and strategic initiatives as needed.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, planning processes, and data integrity.
• Enhance forecasting and reporting tools utilizing ERP systems, business intelligence platforms, and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Support implementation and optimization of FP&A technologies and data analytics solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or related fields.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, dashboards, and scenario analysis.
• Proven proficiency in financial planning tools and business intelligence applications (Power BI, Agora, Tableau, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, etc.).
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and translating findings into strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and business partnering capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or CFA designation preferred.
• Experience in aviation, airport operations, transportation, infrastructure, hospitality, or service-based industries.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity operations.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Modeling & Analysis
• Forecasting & Budgeting
• Curiosity
• Business Acumen
• Data Analytics
• Executive Communication
• Collaboration & Relationship Building
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Attention to Detail
• Project Management

Your Team and Working Environment

• This position is 100% in office, M-F 8:30-5
• You will work in a small, nimble team at corporate office supporting an exciting airport environment while liaising with global headquarters teams.
• Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Physical Demands

The physical demands consist of moving from one work location to another, sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time and may involve lifting objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Schedule

Work may sometimes require weekend, afternoon, and or evening.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.