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The Role
Manage FP&A for two entities, including revenue forecasting, annual budgeting, reforecasting, cash-flow modeling, headcount analysis, and performance-versus-budget reporting. Review Capex and Opex business cases, track cost-saving and revenue initiatives, support procurement planning, oversee accounting and reporting outputs, improve financial controls, and lead ad hoc commercial finance projects with senior stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
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.
About
WFS, a member of the SATS Group, is a global air cargo logistics leader and best-in-class ground handling partner.In our UK business, which employs more than 900 people across 17 sites nationwide, we have a clear vision: to empower our people, continuously improve, and lead our industry through outstanding customer focus.
Skills Required
- Qualified accountant: ACA, CIMA, or ACCA
- Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Strong experience in FP&A activities
- Commercial and business acumen
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
- Excellent PowerPoint proficiency
- Interest in finance systems and automation
- Multi-site P&L, cargo, or aviation experience
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The Company
What We Do
WFS is one of the world's leading ground handling organizations, providing high quality cargo, passenger, premium, ramp, baggage and technical services across a network spanning over 170 locations in more than 22 countries on five continents.
Why Work With Us
Our highly trained and experienced operations teams are experts in optimizing the capacity of cargo pallets and containers, ensuring we maximize the revenue potential on every flight. At WFS, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria are at the heart of our business strategy.
