Finnair is a diverse community of top performing reformers who do big things with a big heart. We cherish our strong safety culture, never taking it for granted. We find our work meaningful as we courageously and determinately put sustainability in the core of everything we do as we enrich lives by bridging the world. Our identity stems from our iconic brand's Nordic heritage. Our values - Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage - guide us in everything we do.
The heart of Finnair's commercial activities is Revenue Management and Pricing (RMP), which performs analysis and complex optimization to determine what is the best possible price level and passenger mix on any flow, any route, any flight, any day, any time of the year.
We are now looking for a sharp and business-minded
ROUTE MANAGER / ANALYST
to strengthen our team of Revenue Management and Pricing (RMP) experts. In the Route Manager / Analyst role, you'll be responsible for managing routes, flights & capacity over their full life cycle from pre-booking window period to post-analysis. Your prime objective will be to ensure revenue is maximized for the full network through rigorously analyzing the route and flight level parameters and KPIs related to your route portfolio and consequently giving feedback on forecast quality. You'll also be responsible for overbooking management and handling any route specific revenue management actions in relation to capacity changes on your assigned route portfolio. As part of your role, you will identify overperforming and underperforming flights and recommend proactive measures that will contribute to network revenue maximization.
We are looking for a goal-oriented person with analytical skills and true business-orientation who is ready to take responsibility for delivering the targets associated with their route portfolio within Revenue Management & Pricing.
To succeed as our new Route Manager / Analyst, it is essential that you have:
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Demonstrated commercial and strategic thinking and related experience
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Excellent analytical skills and experience, ability to interpret and present data with well-versed decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
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Goal-oriented self-starter attitude and enthusiasm to get involved in process development
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Ability to describe complex systems and strategies in an easy-to-understand manner
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Well-developed prioritization and time planning skills
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Strong and effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
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Fluent English, both written & verbal
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Master's degree or equivalent in economics, business, aviation or engineering
Additionally, the following qualifications are considered an advantage:
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Knowledge and understanding of airline overbooking, route management, pricing, O&D Revenue Management systems, Altea Inventory and revenue availability is desirable
In this role, as a route specialist within RMP, you will apply route management best practices and utilize revenue management tools to ensure that Finnair's flights across the network consistently produce maximum revenue returns.
Working at Finnair:
We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.
We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.
Want to join the team and feel the excitement? Get on board! Please send your application with your CV, cover letter and salary request by Friday, 10 January 2025.
Please note that the hiring process may include a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.
For more information, please contact Johanna Heikka (Head of Revenue Management & Pricing, Long-haul) by phone +358 50 4945577, preferably on Friday, 3 January 2025 between 10am to 11.
Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.
Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success. According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.