Finance Analyst

Heathrow Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathrow is seeking a Finance Analyst to support short- and medium-term financial plans across the airport. You will work with finance partners, operations and senior leaders to ensure resources are allocated to deliver exceptional passenger experiences and sustainable growth.

You will develop financial models, forecast performance, and provide timely, data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions. A collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits with opportunities to influence budgeting and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with budgeting/forecasting experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems; ability to manage large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and consolidation of short- and medium-term business plans.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast performance and evaluate opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance partners and operations to analyse cost drivers and revenue trends.
• Prepare clear, data-driven reports for senior management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and tools.
• Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis across market conditions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting/Forecasting

Excel

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Oracle EPM

Financial systems

Job description

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Introduction

Discover a one-of-a-kind career. Our vision at Heathrow is to be an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. In the Finance team we know that generating income is critical to driving our business forward, but it's also vital that we create positive passenger and customer experiences that make every journey better. You'll help us to get the balance right so we can continue investing in our world-class environment.

There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Heathrow's size, scale, and reputation for innovation translates to exciting opportunities for everyone. Finance here is about more than numbers. It's about being influential, developing trusted relationships, and showing the world that we're a responsible investment with a bright future; a place that embraces digital innovation and has a sustainable mindset. You'll become part of a team that drives excellence across everything from insurance to investment, treasury to business partnering, as you collaborate widely to deliver projects that directly impact millions of passengers each year.

Job Overview

As a Finance Analyst, you'll support the development of short- and medium-term financial plans that guide operational and strategic decisions across the airport. Working closely with finance partners, operational teams, and senior leaders, you'll help ensure Heathrow's resources are allocated effectively to deliver exceptional passenger experiences and sustainable growth.

You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where analytical insight drives real-world outcomes. Success in this role means providing accurate, timely, and actionable financial analysis that supports Heathrow's planning cycles, from forecasting passenger volumes to modelling investment scenarios. You'll contribute to decisions that balance commercial performance, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Principal Accountabilities

• Supporting the preparation and consolidation of Heathrow's short-term and medium-term business plans, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and operational priorities.
• Developing and maintaining financial models to forecast performance, assess risks, and evaluate investment opportunities across airport operations.
• Collaborating with finance business partners and operational teams to provide insight into cost drivers, revenue trends, and efficiency opportunities.
• Preparing clear, data-driven reports and presentations for senior management and governance forums.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of Heathrow's planning processes, systems, and analytical tools to enhance decision-making quality.
• Supporting scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform strategic and operational choices under different market conditions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, or business planning.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems, with the ability to manage large datasets effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in presenting analysis to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience within aviation, transport, or other large-scale infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with corporate planning cycles and performance management frameworks.
• Knowledge of financial systems such as Oracle EPM.

About Us

There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow's Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger - not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.