Cost Management Consultant

The Cost Management Consultant is responsible for driving cost discipline and fostering a healthy cost mindset across the enterprise. This role involves supporting the management of a wide range of cost initiatives to ensure savings expectations of the Company’s Cost Plan are achieved in a timely and effective manner. Collaborating with cross-functional Teams, the Cost Management Consultant will drive efficiencies and maximize value across all company spend, while providing ongoing strategic guidance to optimize financial decision-making and risk management.

• Supports the management of various cost initiatives and projects through collaboration with the business leads and FP&A business partners, ensuring initiatives are on track to meet financial targets and performance goals.
• Identifies and recommends best practices for cost management and financial efficiency across the organization.
• Assists in embedding good cost mindset across the organization through educating and empowering Leaders to drive cost efficiencies.
• Performs detailed financial analyses to derive actionable insights that inform business decisions.
• Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure financial goals and cost targets are being met.
• Prepares concise, well-organized reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

• Skilled in the ability to analyze large sets of financial data and derive actionable insights.
• Skilled in communicating and presenting complex financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
• Skilled in managing multiple initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met and financial goals are achieved.
• Ability to align financial insights with broader business objectives for strategic decision making.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional Teams and influence decision-making at all levels to drive initiatives forward.
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis techniques to evaluate and optimize cost performance to drive long-term value
• Advanced knowledge with financial reporting standards, metrics, and KPIs to track and report on financial performance.
• Advanced skill with Microsoft office, including Excel and PowerPoint

• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• 401(k) with Company contributions up to 9.3%
• ProfitSharing contribution
• Competitive health insurance

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.