POSITION SUMMARY

As the FP&A Manager for our European operations, you will be responsible for managing KPI reporting, profitability metrics, dashboard reporting, budgeting and strategic planning across our European brands and entities. Reporting to the VP of Finance and Accounting, you will lead the European FP&A department adhering to day to day requirements in a fast paced environment, working as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director & COO. The role will also have a dotted line into the Senior FP&A Director located in Cleveland, USA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, control and deliver daily, weekly and monthly reporting to key stakeholders by analyzing variances, identifying operational and business drivers and anticipating future risks and uncertainties that could impact results
• Manage the annual budget cycle which includes coordinating with all departments and providing comprehensive analysis of data inputs produced by entity and function
• Liaise with the financial accounting team to analyze & scrutinize financials during month-end close.
• Support VP of Finance and Accounting in financial month-end variance analysis, actuals vs budget
• Develop 5 year plan when required by management on a year to year basis. Working closely with management to identify and develop long-term vision and strategy
• Understand and manage risks and opportunities to the business to provide meaningful financial and business insight and recommendations
• Compile, analyze and report productivity KPIs embedded for all departments through dashboard reporting and working closely with department leaders to address variances
• Report and analyze market and industry data including aircraft and airport data as required
• Prepare and present sales analytics to identify and manage trends and opportunities
• Serve as the lead finance support and assist management with any ad-hoc business case analyses
• Manage and develop a team of FP&A Analysts

KPI's

• Operational performance including trend analysis to help with management decision making
• Maintenance of dashboards (DOMO) and pushing leaders across the business to overachieve targets
• Meeting deadlines set for KPI submission into the US

Ad Hoc

• Maintain strong relationships with business leaders and departments, including operations and sales
• Assist with due diligence research and analysis and other transactional support as needed
• Business support for M&A targets and occasional scenario planning and financial modelling

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Professional Qualification – CIMA/ACCA or similar
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or similar
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the finance field
• Prior roles in FP&A is essential
• Advanced Microsoft Excel & Financial Modelling skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proven track record of building successful relationships with senior stakeholders
• Flexibility to occasionally accommodate the working hours of colleagues in other time zones as well as being flexible to the demands of supporting the business

• Experience with Oracle accounting system and OneStream reporting suite desirable
• Experience with analytical software using AI or machine learning desirable

Spec & remuneration

• Starting ASAP
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Industry

• Aviation & Aerospace
• Airlines/Aviation