Financial Analyst

IAG GBS (Global Business Services) a part of International Airlines Group (IAG).

IAG is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 600+ aircraft carrying more than 122 million customers to 260 destinations across 91 countries each year.

IAG brings together leading airline brands Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level, Vueling. These are supported by IAG Loyalty that spans all its airlines and beyond, offering the global currency Avios and including BA Holidays, and IAG Cargo which delivers vital goods and produce around the world. These businesses are complementary to its core airline businesses.

As the first airline group globally to commit to net zero by 2050, sustainability is a core part of IAG’s strategy.

IAG GBS drives efficiency and simplicity in providing centralised solutions in Finance Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Audit and Airline services across IAG.

We are headquartered in Kraków.

Purpose of the role

Work closely with FP&A and Finance Business Partners from the operating companies across a full range of our operations and conduct a wide range of analysis – from monthly P&L, through standard MI reports to on request analytics.

Responsibilities

Review and provide performance management information for project portfolios including spend analysis, providing insight to FBPs on costs and benefits and commenting on adverse variances, risks and opportunities and options to address these.

• Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis which informs strategic decisions and supports project management, business cases and capital forecasting.

• Conduct critical analysis of monthly P&L, and other MI reports to support planning, forecasting and understand the performance of the operating company business units, ensuring commentary is relevant, insightful and accurate with risks and opportunities identified and solutions offered.

• Analyse variances and explore potential issues, make recommendations to the Finance Business Partner and advise on impact.

• Provide analysis to support decisions on third-party contracts, including financial modelling of scenarios for optimal contract terms to minimise expenditures.

• Constructively challenge analytics processes and methodologies, recommending changes that enhance and constantly improve the quality of output.

• Provide information to respond to external audit requirements.

• Perform ad-hoc analysis to support FBP organisation using Anaplan, Power BI, Excel or other tools.

• Provide productivity analysis to drive improvements and cost savings.

• Own the production of capital cash forecasting information, highlighting trends and tracking performance.

• Provide information and analytics to support the financial and business planning process.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

Good level of knowledge of Financial Accounting and reporting professional accounting standards

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast moving, global environment with tight deadlines and finite resources

• Strong customer focus; commitment to exceed customer expectations and continuous improvement

• Experience in Variance analysis, 2+ years desired

• Proficient command of Excel; Power Query desired

• Fluent spoken and written English

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What we offer:

The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry.

The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We aim to provide all our people with a work/life balance, as well as the many benefits offered by a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.

We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.