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DESCRIPTION

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
The Manager – Financial Transformation plays a key role in driving end-to-end finance optimization and advancing finance transformation initiatives. This role is responsible for assessing and redesigning finance processes to simplify, standardize, and automate leveraging tools such as ERP, EPM, Alteryx, and Power BI to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. The manager partners closely with Finance, Digital Technology, and cross-functional leaders to align transformation projects with organizational priorities, while overseeing deliverables, milestones, and KPIs. Acting as both a strategist and hands-on leader, this role ensures financial transformation efforts deliver measurable cost savings, operational excellence, and sustainable long-term impact.
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Drive process optimization and automation

• Assess current accounting processes to identify areas for process improvements through simplification, standardization, end-to-end optimization (by working cross-functionally), and automation Implement best practices and automation tools (e.g., EPM, Alteryx, RPA, etc.) to streamline accounting processes and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of reporting, reconciliation, and month-end close activities

• Continuously identify and evaluate opportunities for process improvement, focusing on cost savings and operational efficiency

Support financial transformation initiatives

• Collaborate with leadership to help define accounting transformation initiatives
• Partner with stakeholders (e.g., DT, Finance, others) to ensure an integration of accounting initiatives with the broader organizational goals
• Track efforts against transformation initiative milestones, maintain timelines and report on progress to senior management

• Serve as a change agent and help foster an environment that embraces transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement

Develop and Inspire High-Performing Teams

• Mentor and empower team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and continuous learning by identifying opportunities for upskilling in emerging technologies
• Build a high-performing team by aligning individual development plans with organizational priorities, ensuring readiness for future challenges

NOTE: This is a hybrid position with a combination of days worked onsite at our Chicago office location and remotely.

WHAT’S NEEDED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of finance experience
• Strong understanding of finance processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• A highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of how people, processes, and technology work together to produce a strong and sustainable capability
• Ability to work with both technical and business user teams to identify and solve issues
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty
• 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 an essential function of the position

WHAT WILL HELP YOU PROPEL FROM THE PACK (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Master’s degree
• Master of Business Administration
• Experience in airline or similar industry
• Experience in Oracle ERP & EPM solutions
• Understanding of data and experience with data analytic tools like Alteryx, Power BI, etc.
• Experience in PMO tools (e.g. Smartsheets, JIRA)
  The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.
  The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
  You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
  United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
  We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation

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