Manager FP&A Corporate Planning

International Air Transport Association (IATA); Genf; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid work options

Work from abroad policy

Birthday off

Job summary

IATA is seeking a Manager FP&A, Corporate Planning to coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and corporate planning for a multinational organization. You will drive high-quality analysis, partner with senior leaders, and deliver data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.

The role focuses on corporate planning, performance reporting, and governance, with exposure to central services and business controllers. Strong English and Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning in a multinational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leaders and provide proactive financial insights that influence decision-making.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools (Power BI).
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business recommendations and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and medium-term plans.
• Prepare executive performance packs for the CFO and Management Committee.
• Perform scenario modelling and sensitivity analyses across revenue, cost, and macro drivers.
• Drive standardisation of KPIs, planning assumptions, and reporting structures.
• Act as process owner for FP&A cycles (planning, reporting, analysis).
• Guide business partners on best practice to achieve corporate targets.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Fluent English

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Employment Type:Permanent
Contract Duration:

Why you will love working here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to makeaviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do:ONE IATA- We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED-We do the right thing,INNOVATIVE-We make tomorrow better,INCLUSIVE-We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!

About the team you are joining

IATACorporate services (CS) encompass Corporate Finance, Treasury and Tax, Financial Planning& Analysis (FP&A), GlobalFinance Operations, Corporate Risk and Compliance,Corporate Administration and Procurement activities.

Joinour Corporate Services division to help build the next generation Financeorganization for IATA. The ambition that we have set ourselves as a division isto “Be the trusted proactive partner, providing data-driven and AI- enabled corporateservices for the business, whileupholding the highest fiduciary standards.”

What your day would be like

The Manager FP&A,Corporate Planning plays a central role in coordinating,challenging, and communicating IATA’s financial performance and outlook.

Therole supports executive decision-making through high-quality planning,analysis, and reporting, while ensuring disciplined execution of corporateplanning and reporting cycles. You will operate across:

• Corporate FP&A activities (approx. 60%)
• BusinessControlling for Central Support services (approx. 40%)

In this role you will ensure successfuldelivery of the following key activities:

CorporatePlanning & Forecasting

• Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and medium-term plans
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of inputs across functions and entities
• Act as a key coordination point between FP&A, Accounting, and business stakeholders
• Challenge assumptions and promote alignment across planning submissions

CorporatePerformance & Executive Reporting

• Review actuals, forecasts, and budget submissions for consistency, accuracy, and insight
• Prepare executive performance packs for the CFO and Management Committee
• Support FRAC and Board reporting, articulating key drivers, risks, and outlook
• Contribute to external reporting requirements, including audit-related analyses and disclosures

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Perform scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis across revenue, cost, and macro drivers
• Provide clear analysis of MoM, YoY, and vs plan variances, with actionable insights
• Ensure consistency of financial narratives across all governance and reporting materials

Governanceand Process Ownership

• Act as process owner for key FP&A cycles (planning, reporting, analysis)
• Drive standardisation of KPIs, planning assumptions, and reporting structures
• Track dependencies, follow up on deliverables, and flag risks to deadlines or content quality

BusinessControlling

• Act as Business Controller for Corporate Services and PPD, supporting planning, forecast, and performance review activities
• Guide and direct business partners on best practice and actions to achieve corporate targets
• Challenge assumptions, analyse variances, and support clear communication of financial performance and outlook.

We would love to hear from you if

• Over 6 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning within a multinational environment
• Ability to collaborate with senior leaders and provide proactive financial insights that influence decision-making
• A University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Proficiency in data visualisation and analytics tools (e.g. Power BI), with the ability to deliver data-driven, forward-looking analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business recommendations and build trusted stakeholder relationships
• Fluent in English.

Travel Required: N

Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward tohearing from you!