Job Description

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Description

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



As the Finance Analyst you will be reporting into the Finance Planning and Analysis Manager, and will be responsible for budget and forecast planning for both WFS and DAS entities as well as project-based analysis.



The successful candidate will have a penchant for systems and financial modelling and above all else be a systematic problem solver.



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.



A high level of excel is required for this role as often projects involve process improvements and automation, this is incorporated with systems knowledge and will be a must for the successful candidate.



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

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

Weekly/Monthly volume revenue trend forecasts. Reforecast (7+5) and Annual Budge 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, holding stakeholders to account. Generate and track revenue generating initiatives, holding stakeholders to account. Working with procurement to understand annual contract renewals and inflationary impacts. Working 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 and FP&A Manager on adhoc projects.


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To be successful in this role you will need:-

To be a qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA). Multi-site P&L / Cargo / Aviation experience will be an advantage. Strong experience as a Finance Analyst. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Commercial and business acumen. Strong excel and modelling skills. Powerpoint proficiency. Experience in PowerBI, Power Query and MSD is a plus. Deadline adherence. 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.
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About Worldwide Flight Services

WFS is one of the world's leading ground handling organisations, providing high quality cargo, passenger, premium, ramp, baggage and technical services across a network spanning over 188 locations in more than 22 countries on five continents.



In our UK business, which employs more than 700 people across 19 sites all over the country, we have a clear vision: to empower our people, always look for improvements and lead our industry with great customer focus.