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.



As Finance Manager you will be part of the team supporting Heathrow with primary focus on Technical Accounting & Reporting. Heathrow is a complex, regulated business and you will support the Financial Reporting Team to ensure all disclosures and reporting is aligned with accounting policies and standards.


The role will also support the maintenance and update of the group's accounting policies and critical accounting judgements, working with the business to ensure compliance, as well as preparing and presenting high quality papers to the Audit Committee on key accounting developments.


Whilst there will be external financial reporting cycles to support, generally no two days will be the same as you will be provided with countless opportunities to get to understand the complex infrastructure, retail, and commercial operations of the UK's biggest airport, as well as applying your already strong technical accounting knowledge as needed.



Technical accounting - You will support the Financial Reporting in all critical accounting judgements, supported by the wider Financial Control team as needed, as well as the Group's Accounting policies under both IFRS and UK GAAP. In particular, you will support the team to ensure disclosures are in line with IFRS reporting standards. You will be required to stay current with the latest financial reporting changes and accounting standard updates such as Rate Regulation and IFRS18 to ensure Heathrow complies with all accounting developments. You must also have strong experience dealing with financial instruments, PPE and distributable reserves as well as a desire to proactively engage with new accounting standards ahead of implementation. Collaborating with Financial Reporting in delivering the Group's Annual Report and Accounts and various statutory financial statements. Supporting as required in terms of maintenance and embedding any changes to the Group's Accounting policies, as well as ensuring they are disclosed appropriately in all financial statements. Supporting the Consolidation & Financial Reporting teams in ensuring all complex or new accounting areas are appropriately accounted for and disclosed. Partner up with the business on a wide range of accounting projects. Develop and maintain a strong network across Commercial, Operations, Sustainability, Investment, Transformation, Business Services, Regulatory and provide technical accounting advice on the impact of proposals being raised by the business. You will prepare, review and present relevant accounting and reporting papers to the External Auditors and the Audit Committee, ensuring all conclusions on critical and key judgements are supported and justified.

Qualified ACA or equivalent with extensive technical accounting experience most recently in a senior finance position Experience with accounting for financial instruments under IFRS (IFRS 9, IFRS 7, IAS 7, IAS 32, IAS 39 and IFRS 17) and UK GAAP Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and ability to build strong working relationships, motivate teams and manage multiple stakeholders across the business Ability to adapt to a changing environment, solve problems and implement process improvements which drive efficiency. Strong professional written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail. Ability to present to senior stakeholder with authority and be trusted as an expert.

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.