Finance Analyst

Gatwick Airport Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK airport is seeking a Finance Analyst to ensure accurate monthly management accounts and provide financial insight. This involves collaboration with finance teams and management of budgets. Candidates should have a strong analytical background, be part-qualified in ACCA or CIMA, and possess advanced Excel skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive package including bonuses and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Free staff parking

Discounted rail travel

Share matching scheme

Qualifications

• Part Qualified ACCA or CIMA.
• High standard using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Full suite of analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month end journals.
• Produce monthly management reports.
• Investigate variances to budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Data manipulation

Communication skills

Education

Part Qualified ACCA or CIMA

Tools

SAP

Business Objects

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Finance Analyst

From £38,745, £1,100 flex allowance, up to 15% discretionary bonus + benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick.Where will your career take you?

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.

This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.

What is the role?

London Gatwick is looking for a Finance Analyst who will be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of monthly management accounts and reporting. Supporting the wider team in the management of income and cost budgets and providing timely financial insight and analysis. Work collaboratively with the Finance Business Partners and directly with other areas of the business.

What will you do?

• Prepare and post month end journals ensuring they are fully supported with explanations and all corresponding balance sheet accounts are fully understood.
• Produce monthly management reports and commentary in line with reporting timetable and follow up on queries in a timely manner.
• Investigate any variances to budgets and forecasts at month end, presenting back explanations in a clear and concise manner to the business.
• Provide analysis & insight as required to the Finance Business Partners & budget holders with a view to driving efficiencies, e.g. staff costs, headcount, overhead spend, revenue trends, weekly sales reports.
• Take responsibility for certain cost and income budgets, leading the budgeting, forecasting and financial reviews. Proactively support and question the budget holders.
• Ensure that business processes are adhered to and where not remedial action is taken.

Do you have what we’re looking for?

• Part Qualified ACCA or CIMA
• Competent to a high standard using Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to demonstrate a full suite of analytical skills, ranging from strong data manipulation through to communicating conclusions succinctly
• The ability to influence, challenge and support both financial and non-financial managers is essential, as is the ability to deliver credible analysis and insight into the results
• Ability to plan and prioritise, with a focus on delivery
• Knowledge of using data mining tools such as business objects, Tableau desirable
• Previous experience within a finance function essential
• Previous experience of SAP desirable

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by :

• A discretionary annual bonus,
• Free staff parking,
• Discounted rail travel to work,
• Share matching scheme and more.

We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.

What's it like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.

Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick.

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick