Finance Manager, Systems And Process Lead

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Discover a one-of-a-kind career. Our vision at Heathrow is to be an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. In the Finance team we know that generating income is critical to driving our business forward, but it's also vital that we create positive passenger and customer experiences that make every journey better. You'll help us to get the balance right so we can continue investing in our world-class environment.


There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Heathrow's size, scale, and reputation for innovation translates to exciting opportunities for everyone. Finance here is about more than numbers. It's about being influential, developing trusted relationships, and showing the world that we're a responsible investment with a bright future; a place that embraces digital innovation and has a sustainable mindset. You'll become part of a team that drives excellence across everything from insurance to investment, treasury to business partnering, as you collaborate widely to deliver projects that directly impact millions of passengers each year.



Heathrow has implemented an Oracle cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (THEO) and updated its Finance core processes, marking the start of a transformation and continual improvement journey. This role supports ongoing improvements to the Record to Report (R2R) process, which ensures timely and accurate financial information for strategic decision-making. The role acts as a bridge between business owners, technical teams, and service delivery, ensuring systems and processes are aligned for maximum benefit. It also ensures all changes fit within the financial control and assurance framework, acting as a change agent for systems, processes, and people affected now and in the future.



Collaborating with Finance, Technology, Project, and Service Delivery teams to design and improve Record to Report (R2R) processes, ensuring robust controls and ongoing transformation. Monitoring and maintaining R2R processes to mitigate risks, uphold audit requirements, and keep systems updated with the latest releases. Serving as the subject matter expert for R2R systems and their integration, addressing system-related challenges and understanding interdependencies with other core processes. Supporting the R2R Process Owner and stakeholders by defining, prioritising, and implementing process and system improvements, while proactively managing project and communication plans. Creating and maintaining process documentation, including process maps, standard operating procedures, and control documentation, and actively participate in customer forums to influence future system functionality.

Demonstrable system and programme transformation delivery experience. Experience in Oracle Fusion Financials and Enterprise Resource Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services (EPBCS). Qualified finance professional, with knowledge of core finance processes, controls, and best practices. Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills and ability to build relationships quickly with internal and external stakeholders. Comfortable working under pressure in an environment of competing priorities Experience as an agent for change in successfully helping people through change and successfully leading subject matter experts.

You will also ideally have:



Experience on other Oracle EPM applications such as EDMCS, Narrative Reporting and ARCS
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There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.


Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.


It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.


Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.


Our rewards



We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.


Working Location



Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow . Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.


Sustainable Travel to work



Heathrow's Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.




Equal Opportunities



As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger - not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.

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  • Job Id
    JD3926141
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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