Description

Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.

For more details visit:

https://www.flytradewind.com/

About the Candidate / Role

Tradewind Aviation is currently seeking a Finance Data Analyst to support our dynamic Finance team in our Middlebury, Connecticut headquarters by strengthening the integrity, structure, and usability of financial and operational data while delivering meaningful financial insights. This role will play a critical part in building and maintaining a “single source of truth” across multiple systems, enabling more accurate reporting, forecasting, and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will combine strong data management capabilities with a solid foundation in financial analysis. They will be responsible not only for ensuring data accuracy and accessibility, but also for translating that data into actionable insights through variance analysis, performance tracking, and ad hoc financial modeling. This role will partner closely with Finance, Accounting and Business stakeholders to improve reporting processes, enhance visibility into key drivers, and support strategic decision-making.

Essential Functions

Data Management & Integrity
Own and maintain financial and operational datasets across multiple systems
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data used in reporting and planning
Reconcile data across platforms; Identify and resolve data discrepancies proactively
Data Infrastructure & Reporting
Build and maintain scalable datasets for reporting and analysis
Improve data accessibility for the finance team and business stakeholders
Partner with internal teams to streamline data flows and reduce manual processes
Support development of dashboards and reporting tools
Build and maintain consolidated datasets across multiple entities ensuring accurate rollups and alignment with financial reporting requirements
FP&A Support
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Redesign and manage weekly KPI reporting, ensuring metrics are accurate and aligned with business objectives
Support monthly/quarterly reporting packages
Perform ad hoc business analyses and translate data into actionable insights for leadership

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field
Minimum 3+ years of experience in finance, analytics, or data-related role
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, or financial reporting processes
Understanding of financial statements and core FP&A concepts
Advanced Excel skills (data manipulation, lookups, pivot tables)
Familiarity with ERP systems (Sage Intacct experience a plus)
Experience with SQL or querying data from databases
Exposure to BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Led by intellectual curiosity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to work with large datasets and ensure data accuracy and consistency
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, use of computers and office equipment
Ability to lift / push or pull, greater than or equal to 15 lbs.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to communicate effectively on the phone and in meetings (in person or virtual)
working conditions
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, use of computers and office equipment
Indoor office setting with standard lighting and temperature

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/DCA and 401(k) plan
Paid vacation and sick days
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Fun, dynamic team with opportunities for rapid advancement
Travel benefits on various US and International airlines

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