Sr Cost Management Consultant

Department:

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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:

All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Senior Cost Management Consultant is responsible for driving cost discipline and fostering a healthy cost mindset across the enterprise. This role involves supporting the management of a wide range of cost initiatives to ensure savings expectations of the Company’s Cost Plan are achieved in a timely and effective manner. In collaboration with cross-functional Teams, this Consultant will drive efficiencies and maximize value across all company spend, while providing ongoing strategic guidance to optimize financial decision-making and risk management. The Senior Cost Management Consultant has strong communication and interpersonal skills and looks forward to supporting impactful initiatives that drive the future of Southwest.

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

• Supports the management of 100+ cost initiatives through collaboration with the business leads and FP&A business partners, ensuring initiatives are on track to meet financial targets and performance goals.
• Leads cross-functional working Team meetings with Leaders and planners across the enterprise
• Influences best practices for cost management and financial efficiency across the organization.
• Facilitate initiative and/or project reviews, including delivering presentations, at Sr Leader oversight meetings
• Assists in embedding good cost mindset across the organization through educating and empowering Leaders to drive cost efficiencies
• Performs detailed financial analyses to derive actionable insights that inform business decisions.
• Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure financial goals and cost targets are being met.
• Prepares concise, well-organized reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled in the ability to analyze large sets of financial data and derive actionable insights.
• Skilled in communicating and presenting complex financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
• Skilled in managing multiple initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met and financial goals are achieved.
• Ability to align financial insights with broader business objectives for strategic decision making.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional Teams and influence decision-making at all levels to drive initiatives forward.
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis techniques to evaluate and optimize cost performance to drive long-term value
• Advanced knowledge with financial reporting standards, metrics, and KPIs to track and report on financial performance.
• Advanced skill with Microsoft office, including Excel and PowerPoint

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Expert level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
  • In-depth financial analysis and modeling
  • Strategic fina