Executive, Financial Planning

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

• Location: Manila (MNL)

• Department: Finance 

• Entity: Philippines AirAsia Inc. (PAA)

• Status: Full-time

YOUR ROLE
 

In this role, you will support key financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis efforts that guide strategic decisions across our airline operations. You will work closely with various departments to provide insights that enhance financial performance, efficiency, and profitability.

WHAT YOU’LL CHAMPION:

• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes by gathering data, consolidating inputs, and preparing reports.
• Prepare variance analysis and financial performance dashboards to track KPIs such as revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK), cost per available seat kilometer (CASK), load factors, and fuel costs.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support route profitability analysis, fleet planning, and capital expenditure decisions.
• Assist in month-end financial closing activities and management reporting.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Network Planning teams to assess financial impacts of pricing strategies, route changes, or aircraft utilization.
• Identify financial trends and provide actionable insights to senior management for decision-making.
• Track actual vs. budget performance and analyze variances to support cost control initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of internal reports and forecasts.
• Support business case development for new initiatives, partnerships, and capital investments.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, business finance, or financial analysis; aviation or transportation sector experience is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with ERP and reporting systems (Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.