Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Reporting to the Finance team at Tampa International Airport, this Senior Financial Planning Analyst role helps manage the Authority’s debt portfolio, track cash activity, and support compliance with debt covenants and regulatory requirements. You will contribute to annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-term financial planning by analyzing actual results against forecasts and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inputs for multi-year cash flow projections across all Authority funds and recommend the length and timing of investment maturities.
• Monitor and reconcile daily cash flows, bank balances, and fund balances to support accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date information on treasury portfolio holdings and actively monitor securities to ensure alignment with investment strategies.
• Prepare complex governmental inter-fund accounting journal entries to reconcile project funds and maintain financial integrity.
• Support reporting on investment fund activity and performance, providing analyses that inform decision-making.
• Coordinate first-of-the-month wire transfers for operating and debt service funds transfers to maintain liquidity and compliance with internal investment policies.
• Collaborate with Finance team members to strengthen team capability through shared expertise.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on financial modeling, variance analysis, and forecasting to improve transparency and accountability.
• Analyze expense, revenue, and operational activity data to ensure data integrity and transform results into clear formats for billing and management reporting.
• Provide short-term and long-term financial analysis, modeling, and support for business initiatives, special project scenarios, and ad hoc requests.
• Support the annual budgeting process, including revenues, operating expenses, rates and charges, airline revenue share and settlement, and passenger budgets, plus ongoing expense forecasting to department stakeholders.
• Conduct revenue and expense variance analysis versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and translating data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist with data analytics, process automation, and reporting by analyzing data, building automated workflows, creating dashboards and reports, and ensuring data accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, treasury and/or investments experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Florida Driver License.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• PowerBI experience is preferred but not required.
• OpenGov Budgeting & Performance experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation and Work Details

• Location: Tampa, FL (onsite)
• Salary: USD 80,381 - 88,820 per year, based on experience
• FLSA status: Exempt
• Supervises others: No

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Accounting knowledge including GAAP, GASB, the complete accounting cycle, and governmental accounting and reporting requirements.
• Understanding of computerized accounting systems and business software, including enterprise systems and Microsoft Office, with ability to apply applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of financial forecasting and budgeting processes, plus investment and cash management principles.
• Ability to analyze accounting and fiscal data, identifying trends and discrepancies for informed decision-making.
• Ability to manage restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, organize and prioritize work, and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• PowerBI
• OpenGov Budgeting & Performance

Required All HCAA Jobs

• In the event of an emergency or disaster impacting Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to assigned duties during or after the event, including assignments made before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
• Complies with all HCAA Policies, Standard Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and Operating Directives.

Physical Abilities

• Occasional walking and standing
• Frequent sitting up to 6 hours per day
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• Frequent typing