Join Our Team at Wheels Up

At Wheels Up, we're proud to be a global leader in on-demand private aviation. As one of the largest companies in the industry and a strategic partner of Delta Air Lines – we are committed to making private air travel safe, reliable, and enjoyable. With a diverse fleet of owned aircraft plus a global network of trusted charter operators, we offer our customers access to the right aircraft for their needs and the ability to fly on their terms.

And it doesn’t stop at private flights. Wheels Up also provides freight services, safety and security solutions, and managed services to individuals, businesses, government agencies, and more. Regardless of how, when or where you want to fly, our mission is simple; deliver a premium, personalized aviation experience for every customer.

We anticipate closing applications submissions for this role on 5/9/25. If the deadline is extended, we will update this job posting accordingly.

Role Overview: What You’ll Be Doing

The Senior Manager, Operations Finance will drive the planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis functions to support operational decision-making. This position requires a highly analytical, strategic-minded, and results-oriented finance professional to develop and oversee financial models, analyze operational performance, and provide recommendations to senior leadership. The Senior Manager will be a trusted business partner, continuously collaborating with operations leaders to elevate financial performance and achieve organizational goals.

Your Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Budget Planning:

• Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and longer-term financial plans
• Analyze and interpret complex financial data to create actionable insights and recommendations
• Partner with the VP and operations leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals
• Identify, assess, and track key financial and operational performance indicators

Financial Analytics:

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate productivity initiatives and establish operational goals to achieve desired outcomes
• Review monthly financial reports, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial performance metrics
• Build and maintain financial dashboards to provide leadership with continuous visibility

Operational Performance:

• Review KPI’s and establish clear lines of communication with operations leadership to measure monthly performance
• Partner with Wheels Up data analytics team to ensure operational KPI’s are measured, evaluated, and communicated to leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table: Education & Certification Requirements

We’re looking for someone who has a unique mix of experience, skills, and passion for what we do:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related discipline required
• Minimum of five years of experience in financial analysis
• Though CPA not required, successful candidate will have extensive understanding of corporate accounting principles and procedures

The Extras We Value (Preferred Requirements)

While not mandatory, here are some additional things that would make you stand out:

• Aviation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with data visualization programs a plus (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• SQL experience a plus
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus

What We Offer: Salary Range & Benefits

At Wheels Up, we believe in fair compensation based on experience, skills, and qualifications. The salary for this role ranges from $96,000 - $120,000, depending on a variety of factors. We don’t typically start individuals at the top of the salary range; your place within the range is based on what you bring to the table. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program, which rewards individual and organizational performance.

We also offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and personal life, including:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Complimentary access to mental health and wellness counseling through Spring Health
• Financial planning assistance through WellCents
• A variety of additional programs and services in support of your total well-being

Everyone is welcome here

Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe there’s power in bringing people with different backgrounds, points of view and life experiences together. So, bring yourself and your best ideas.

Wheels Up is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is our policy to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices and make all other employment decisions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Because when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

Need Accommodations?

If you have a disability or are a disabled veteran and need assistance with applying, please reach out to us at hr@wheelsup.com. Simply include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line so we can quickly address your needs.

We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to the Wheels Up journey!