Financial Planning & Analysis Technology Consultant

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
May 21, 2025
Department: Financial Planning & Analysis Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: Job Summary The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Technology Consultant is responsible for the development, coding and implementing sound Anaplan Models that support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes in accordance with Agile/SAFE requirements and standards. Will define the vision and requirements for the build, coding, of a desirable, feasible, viable, and sustainable solution that delivers value at the right time, to the right customers and stakeholders over the product-market lifecycle. Additional details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences. Responsibilities Play a crucial part in troubleshooting issues and providing user support as needed to enhance the overall financial planning capabilities of the organization. Mentors and aligns with other Model Builders across the Centers of Excellence Develop and implement Anaplan solutions by leveraging knowledge of finance and technology, while planning for contingencies Collaborate with Model Builders to apply Anaplan best practices and standards consistently Advocate for the customer, conducting continuous user research to inform product vision and roadmap Define, document, and maintain product features by creating acceptance criteria and ensuring completeness while also sequencing enabler work in the program backlog and kanban Resolve technical issues during design, coding, testing, and maintenance using problem-solving skills to ensure service level objectives are met Work in a SAFE/agile environment to deliver high-quality software and continuously improve processes Support the Anaplan COE and contribute to its enablement and growth Collaborate with Change Management to prepare for product releases, including documentation and training Proactively gather and elicit requirements to improve FP&A deliverables, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to improve the delivery of FP&A deliverables May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) technology platforms and architectures Knowledge of business intelligence tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, and Anaplan Knowledge of data analysis and quantitative modeling techniques used to investigate business questions and forecast financial and operational performance Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and agile work methods Knowledge of financial planning processes such as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. (i.e., Financial Planning and Analysis) Skilled in using Anaplan for model building (coding modules), including modules, lists, dashboards, and UI/UX design Skilled in project management skills to manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and deliver Anaplan solutions on schedule Skilled in leading activities to support the delivery work including product launch communications, training materials, user acceptance testing, business validation, and post-deployment analysis to identify improvements Ability to troubleshoot model issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions Ability to adapt to changes in business requirements, Anaplan platform updates, and evolving best practices Ability to communicate clearly complex business needs to Leaders, Managers, Architects, and other technical Stakeholders by highlighting capabilities needed and value solutions provide Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in: Information Technology (IT) operations, systems/software development, software engineering, Agile/SAFE, or another IT related field EPM solutions, software engineering, and minimal viable solutions required to meet requirements Anaplan Planual, Anaplan best practices, modeling, and UI/UX building/coding Relationship building with leaders, end-users, and technology peers Requirement gathering and management of software products and solutions Presenting to Leaders and project management Licensing/Certification Anaplan Level 1 Certified Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from limited space workstation/desk/office area for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job Other Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Pay & Benefits Competitive market salary from $116,350 per year to $129,300 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company. Benefits you'll love Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit* Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. 401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.