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Closing Date: 07th September 2012 Job Purpose This new and exciting role requires the leadership and development of the Heathrow finance function by combining both Heathrow Operations and the overarching Heathrow strategy. You need to be proactive and progressive, seeking continual improvement in process and outcomes and contribute to the development and implementation of business critical decisions and strategies. Working with the Heathrow leadership teams to shape and execute their business strategy as well as working in partnership across two leadership teams providing business guidance and demonstrating commercial acumen.
Reporting to Operations Finance Business Partner, this role is responsible for delivering the following business outcomes; - Provide finance leadership to the Heathrow leadership teams
- Deliver Finance / Business Plans, ensuring clear plans for delivery through to achievement
- Monthly Management Accounts oversight, with a focus on long term forecast accuracy
- Develop long term sustainable financial visions for the business areas and gain their genuine buy-in
- Lead the financial modelling for strategic reviews across all areas of the Heathrow business
- Development of business intelligence infrastructure and toolset to support decision making and business performance management
- Lead supplier contractual negotiations alongside procurement and the business area
- Lead proposals for revenue opportunities alongside the business area
- Lead manpower reviews alongside resource planning and the business area to challenge waste and to increase productivity
- Develop audit procedures within the department to ensure audit compliance
- Finance Lead on all Heathrow Airport Limited Non Regulated Charges Groups
- Direct line management and professional development of a team of 2
- Contribute, challenge and engage with the Operations Finance Leadership Team
Skills - Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Strategic mindset
- Ability to exercise independent professional judgement within an overall business context
- Demonstrate people management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of analytical skills and financially astute
- Presentation skills at all levels of the Business
Essential Qualifications - Fully qualified Accountant (CIMA or equivalent)
Experience - Finance and/or Commercial background
- Budgetary control and business/financial planning
- Proven capability to prioritise work, work under pressure and operate to tight deadlines
Expertise - Advanced excel skills
- In depth knowledge of airline accounting processes and procedures
All applicants are required to submit their CV and answer the following question. Please prepare your answer in advance: - Please tell us why you are attracted to this role and the skills and capabilities that you would bring with you? (Max 250 words)
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