Financial Planning Analyst

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.

WHAT YOU'LL ENJOY:

• Physical Wellbeing: Key medical and insurance benefits, maternity expenses, flexible work arrangements, and health and fitness amenities.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness programs, and childcare amenities.
• Financial Wellbeing: Resources relating to financial, personal skills, and career growth programs.
• Allstars Specials: Free flights, unlimited discounted flights, and exclusive discounts with partners.
• A unique Allstar culture like no other

OUR HIRING PROCESS:

• Application received
• Candidate screening
• Interview(s) and assessment(s)
• Background check and/or other assessments
• Offer and negotiation

GET TO KNOW AIRASIA PHILIPPINES:

AirAsia has been the World's Best Low-Cost Airline for 14 consecutive years, with over 800 million guests flown. We continue to champion dreams, serve the underserved, and connect the world and ASEAN like no other, so Now Everyone Can Fly.

GET TO KNOW US:

Our story begins in 2001 with a dream, two planes, and a 40 million ringgit debt. You'll know us as the 'Now Everyone Can Fly' airline (if you don't, we're definitely older than you).

Today, we're more than just an airline. We're Capital A - a world-class brand that wears many hats. Our mission is to connect people and transform lives in ASEAN.

Above all, we're Allstars. We believe in the unbelievable, and we dare to dream. We also believe in celebrating all individuals. So no matter your culture and background or if you prefer an aisle seat to a window seat, we're excited to have you onboard.