Senior Financial Analyst - job 1 of 2

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid Schedule: This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department.
• Salary: The hiring salary range for Senior Financial Analyst is $108,278-119,106. The full pay range for Senior Financial Analyst is $81,719-$134,837.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: October 29, 2025. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

The Finance & Risk Management Department is seeking a dynamic Senior Financial Analyst to perform complex financial analyses and support strategic decision-making across the Airport Authority. This role is responsible for developing, monitoring, and analyzing operating budgets, building financial models, and ensuring the accuracy of financial forecasts.

As a trusted partner in a collaborative environment, this position works closely with departments across the organization to interpret data, forecast trends, and provide insights that guide key business decisions. The Senior Financial Analyst will also collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to identify opportunities for automation, streamline reporting, and enhance data-driven processes that strengthen how the Airport Authority plans for the future.

The ideal candidate brings a foundational understanding of rate-setting concepts and a desire to deepen their knowledge of airport finance—including how rates, charges, and fees are structured in a unique regulatory environment. Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or similar financial planning software is strongly preferred. This is a dynamic opportunity to join a team where analysis meets innovation and your work directly supports the financial health and strategic direction of the Airport Authority.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct Financial Modeling: Perform complex financial analyses, including revenue forecasting, cost allocations, and feasibility studies, using advanced financial models in Excel.

• Monitor Financial Performance: Track and analyze actual performance against budgets, providing detailed reports and insights to stakeholders using Excel.
• Leverage Technology: Utilize Workday Adaptive Planning and other financial software to streamline financial processes and improve decision-making.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work collaborative with Airport Authority departments, tenants, service providers and stakeholders to gather data, develop financial strategies, and ensure compliance.
• Provide Strategic Insights: Offer guidance on financial planning and analysis to support the organization's strategic initiatives.
• Support Rate Setting: Develop and refine rates and fees, ensuring they align with financial goals and regulatory requirements.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1. Relationship Management: Ability to work with others to benefit the organizational business objectives and goals.
2. Critical Evaluation: Ability to analyze and define a problem, evaluate alternative solutions, and identify an optimal solution; listens and clarifies information as needed.
3. Agility: Readily adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
4. Communication: Effectively exchange information with stakeholders through various avenues, including but not limited to verbal, written, facilitation, and persuasion.
5. Leveraging Technology: Proficient in computer systems, Excel and MS Office Suite, ERP, or other financial software.
6. Ethical Conduct & Integrity: Ability to perform work responsibilities with honesty and consistency.

About the Team:

Behind every flight, project, and new idea at the Airport Authority is a team making sure the numbers add up. The Finance & Risk Management Department ensures the organization’s purpose and strategic plan are grounded in sound analysis and thoughtful financial planning. As the force behind the Authority’s annual budget—an extensive financial roadmap presented to the Board each summer—this team turns complex data into clear, actionable insights. Beyond the numbers, they’re trusted advisors and business partners to divisions across the Authority, helping shape decisions that keep the airport moving forward. Joining this team means contributing to work that transforms financial analysis into real-world impact for one of the region’s most dynamic public agencies.

What We Are Looking For***:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial analysis or professional accounting; and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, accounting or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated experience using Workday Adaptive Planning for financial modeling, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Experience in developing and implementing rate-setting strategies, including cost analysis and revenue forecasting.
• Experience working in a governmental, public agency, or airline environment highly desired.

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

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