Job Purpose:

Supporting the business with financial analyses, budgeting/forecasting, variance analyses, management reporting and financial business cases (a.o., investments, insource vs outsource). Focus on creating added value in order to improve decision-making and streamline processes.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and conduct analysis using a broad range of quantitative tools and techniques.
• Analyze and report actual revenues and costs; prepare root-cause variance analyses reporting to management on periodic basis (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Identify and develop process improvements in conjunction with finance stakeholders and/or business.
• Conduct ad hoc revenue and cost analysis for (senior) management in Finance.
• Identify and develop in conjunction with business KPI’s and report them on a regular basis
• Ensure financial accounting reporting is in sync with corporate / finance definitions and reports
• Optimize reporting process of route profitability (if applicable), financial accounting and management reporting
• Review annual budget submissions in-line with key management strategies/targets.
• Control spend to ensure cost of sale targets are achieved and recommend measures.
• Review business case proposals generating incremental revenues or cost reduction, including CMC submissions.
• Review contracts / agreements for financial compliance.
• Consolidating and analyzing financial results of departments on a monthly basis and yearly during the budgeting process.
• Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department

About You

• High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification /Diploma or Equivalent (Type of Diploma Based on Role) with Minimum 5 years of job-related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 4 years of job-related experience
• Experience as a financial analyst preferably in the airline industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are a must, as is the ability to work effectively and interact
• with employees at all levels across the organization.
• Strong eye for details and analytical skills with the ability to review variances, analyse and interpret data, understand business cycle and their impact on the profit and loss account.
• Excellent Command of English language.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Access and PowerPoint.
• Must have excellent organizational ability to be able to set priorities, handle multiple responsibilities /work interruptions, and meet deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information.
• Able to add value to internal customers
• Innovative thinking ability with high degree of motivation and problem-solving skills required.
  Preferred

• Good knowledge of internal finance systems.
• Knowledge of cost centre accounting, preparing budgets and forecasts.