BA Euroflyer - Finance Analyst – Commercial & Reporting

British Airways PLC; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking airline where you can make a real impact as a Finance Analyst. In this dynamic role, you'll support the Finance Business Partner in delivering insightful financial data and assist in managing budgets. With opportunities for study support and travel benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their career in a vibrant environment. You'll work with complex data, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to strategic objectives, all while enjoying a culture that values inclusion and personal development. Be part of a journey that connects people and places across the globe.

Benefits

Unlimited standby tickets on British Airways flights

Discounted Hotline airfares

Access to staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• High degree of numeracy and strong analytical skills.
• Previous experience in an accounting role with financial modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of financial accounts and monthly forecasts.
• Produce monthly route contribution analysis and timely financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

This is your chance to become part of the newest airline within the British Airways family.

BA Euroflyer was launched in 2022, serving a short-haul network of some of Europe's most popular destinations from London's Gatwick Airport.

It's an exciting and fast-paced life when you're working in one of the world's most important travel hubs, and you'll be part of a global gateway connecting with people from all walks of life and helping to make each and every journey original and unique.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in exciting places, a job at BA Euroflyer is yours to make.

This is an airline where you'll be able to create a real impact, right from the moment you join us.

The role:

Finance Analyst - Commercial & Reporting

A reporting focused role, supporting the FBP in delivering accurate and insightful route profitability data sets and monthly management accounts, including meaningful variance analysis. Owning the Customer and Commercial Cost budgets, providing quality financial information to assist commercial budget holders to make informed business decisions and driving the business to deliver strategic objectives. This role also has Study Support included for any candidate that is still studying.

What you'll do:

• Assist the Finance Business Partner in the management of the Management Accounts model, to include:
• Performing monthly rollover of the financial model and checking the integrity of the model in preparation for month end
• Produce monthly route contribution analysis from management accounts information
• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts and monthly updated full year forecast to defined timetable and uploaded into the Group accounting system
• Support with the production of meaningful monthly results commentary for Finance Business Partner review, including variances to last forecast and detailed causal analysis
• Journal preparation and posting for management accounting including calculation of accruals and prepayments
• Complete analysis of accrual workings & reconciliations
• Assist with producing timely financial analysis, monthly internal management information and KPI dashboards, working in partnership with stakeholders
• Assisting the commercial team in the production of the capacity outlook and generating commercial revenue forecast, reconciliation to actual flight schedule and working with Group for consolidation
• Assist with annual financial plan preparation & business plan modelling generating bottom-up forecasts as directed by the FBP
• Working with the finance team to ensure accurate and complete end-to-end financial operations and processes

• Maintain process maps and notes on duties undertaken

• Support the wider team in delivery of tasks and reviewing output

What you'll bring to British Airways:

• High degree of numeracy and strong analytical skills - able to deal with complex data
• Sound communication skills and ability to communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately at all levels
• Flexibility and ability to work under defined time scales
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels with key stakeholders
• Strong planning and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team

Your experience:

• Computer literate with advanced MS Excel skills (managing file links, look ups, pivots, formulas etc)

• Previous experience in an accounting role

• Sound knowledge of accounting concepts

• Previous experience of performing reconciliations

• Financial modelling experience

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.