Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Ref UKLHW2576 Region UK - Heathrow Location London - Heathrow - Waterside Category

Exciting opportunity to join Reporting management team. Responsible for consistent, timely and accurate management reporting, including Business Plan, Financial Plan and monthly reforecasts. Job Description Closing Date: 7th September 2012 Job Purpose As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you create customer value by providing the business with accurate and timely financial data that supports the development of an effective and sustainable business strategy. Oversee delivery of meaningful financial reporting on BA’s business performance. Responsibility for developing and implementing a Group financial plan that is aligned to business strategy. The position will work closely with Financial Reporting Manager to support timely and accurate reporting to BA Board, BA Leadership Team and IAG Reporting Team. Principal Accountabilities Lead monthly forecasting and annual financial planning processes Produce monthly Business Performance Report for BA Board and BA Leadership Team Provide monthly reporting pack to Chief Financial Officer Deliver monthly and quarterly updates on BA financial performance to IAG Produce meaningful financial analysis relating to BA Group income statement, capital expenditure and manpower Provide monthly variance analysis (movements versus last forecast, financial plan and last year), with appropriate commentary Accountability for running monthly Capital Investment Committee Assist delivery of Business Plan, by providing timely and robust financial information to allow precise accountability for operating profit by directorate Develop and maintain a close working relationship with Financial Reporting Manager Lead and develop a highly skilled finance team to maximise their potential Proactively identify and articulate opportunities to add value Continuous improvement of service levels and business processes, proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement The Individual Skills The ability to collect and organise financial data, interpret its significance and provide management with clear and concise reports Strong team-management capabilities; gains the commitment of others and leads team to achieve a high performance culture Demonstrates ability to influence to achieve buy-in from key stakeholders; communicates effectively and inspires people at all levels Displays resilience when faced with challenges; balances competing demands and responds well to changing priorities Consistently completes deliverables within deadline and to high standard, even under adverse conditions Seeks to continuously improve outputs; constantly raising the standard/quality of work and benchmarking against best practice Essential Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) with relevant planning experience Experience Strong accounting background, including reporting, consolidation and financial analysis Budgetary control and business planning Proven experience of both managing and working within a professional team adhering to challenging deadlines Expertise Strong accounting and reporting capability Significant understanding of IFRS Planning systems experience desirable (Hyperion) Application Process All applicants are required to submit their CV and answer the following question. Please prepare your answer in advance, maximum 250 words: Please tell us why you are attracted to this role and the skills and capabilities that you would bring with you?