FP&A Manager

Worldwide Flight Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services in London Heathrow is seeking a talented FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance for multi-site operations. You will report to the Head of Finance and drive strategic financial planning with stakeholders across senior leadership, operations and procurement.

The role is newly created, high exposure, with emphasis on commercial finance and limited month-end closing responsibilities, requiring strong Excel modelling and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with FP&A experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Multi-site P&L / Cargo / Aviation experience advantageous.
• Strong Excel modelling and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Weekly/Monthly Volume revenue trend forecasts.
• Reforecasting and Annual Budget Planning for both entities.
• Capex and Opex business case review and benefit tracking with procurement.
• Analysis of monthly performance to Budget/Forecast and variance.
• Generate and track cost saving and revenue generating initiatives.
• Headcount and FTE modelling / analysis.
• Work with procurement on annual contract renewals and inflation.
• Model Cashflow with Transaction Finance Manager.
• Develop internal financial controls and improve processes.
• Assist Head of Finance on ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Presentation skills

Excel modelling

Interpersonal communication

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

FP&A Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London Heathrow

Reporting To: Head of Finance

Description

We are looking for a talented individual to join our team at London Heathrow. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career in Finance as part of a global organisation.

This is a high exposure role that will be involved at the forefront of strategic work with stakeholders ranging from the senior leadership team to the operations and other support functions. You will be reporting into the Head of Finance and will be responsible for Budget/Forecast planning for both entities as well as ad-hoc projects for both entities.

You will have oversight across the accounting and reporting department will also be needed particularly the review of the board pack and the associated commentary.

We are looking for the successful candidate to be highly organised, able to delegate effectively and a systematic problem solver. Overarchingly a commercial senior leadership role who will need a good grounding of financial accounting.

This is a newly created role and will be heavily orientated towards commercial finance with limited month end responsibilities in terms of closing.

Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis will be:-

• Weekly/Monthly Volume revenue trend forecasts.
• Reforecasting and Annual Budget Planning for both entities.
• Capex and Opex business case review and benefit tracking with procurement.
• Analysis of monthly performance to Budget and/or Forecast of financial and non-financial information, evaluating variance impact and identifying trends.
• Generate and track cost saving initiatives and revenue generating initiatives, holding stakeholders to account.
• Headcount and FTE modelling / analysis.
• Work with procurement to understand annual contract renewals and inflationary impacts.
• Work with Transaction Finance Manager to model Cashflow.
• Adhering to and developing internal financial controls, improving processes where necessary.
• Working closely with the Head of Finance on adhoc projects.

To be successful in this role you will need:-

• To be a qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA).
• Possess strong presentation skills.
• Multi-site P&L / Cargo / Aviation experience advantageous.
• Strong experience in FP&A activities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Commercial and business acumen.
• Strong excel and modelling skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint proficiency.
• A modern outlook on Finance (systems interest and automation interest).

Please note that if you are offered this position, you will be subject to a background check including a criminal record check, 5 year employment history and a drug & alcohol test.

Our Values

Safety

• Always look out for our own and each other's safety.
• Proactively identify safety risks, hazards and unsafe behaviours promptly and courageously.
• Comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards at all times.
• Learn from mistakes and share that learning.

Customer Focus

• Delight customers by actively anticipating their needs, concerns and preferences.
• Offer alternative "yes" solutions to "no" situations.
• Deliver service excellence and always aim to exceed customer expectations.

Respect

• Appreciate everyone's background, cultural values and opinions at all times.
• Actively listen and understand other's intent and point of view, especially during disagreements.
• Build trusting relationships, demonstrate empathy and care for others.

Excellence

• Always do the right thing. Do it right the first time.
• Demonstrate extreme ownership: See it, Own it, Solve it.
• Adopt a growth mindset: keep learning, stay agile, be resilient.
• Set high expectations, embrace innovation and practice continuous improvement.

Teamwork

• Prioritise SATS Group's interests over one's own and department needs.
• Proactively share resources, ideas and information constructively.
• Build on each other's strengths and ideas to achieve win-win outcomes.