Looking for a challenge in one of the world’s largest airfreight logistics organisations?

At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. Whatever people need, wherever they are. In an era of digital screens and closed borders, we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.

We are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world’s economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride. Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, where we are building a great place to work for customers and colleagues alike.

About the role

Reporting into and deputising for the Commercial Senior Finance Business Partner, this role is responsible for all Commercial Finance consolidation and reporting, providing value-added analytical insight to ensure robust execution of commercial plans. You will business partner the wider business to influence the accuracy and effectiveness of commercial reporting, driving forward the continuous development of reporting processes.

You will lead the month end reporting cycle to ensure that the rest of finance and the commercial management teams have full insight into performance, and provide business finance support, advice, information and challenge to the IAG Cargo Chief Sales & Marketing Officer and Chief Commercial Officer to enable the achievement of revenue / cost targets, delivery of Management, Transformation and Strategic initiatives and inform business decisions.

This is a prominent role in the finance department and will liaise across a number of head office functions and a variety of other Finance and business services colleagues across the IAG Group.

The successful candidate will have a successful track record of business partnering, driving improvements into reporting and processes and delivering commercial insight.

What you’ll do

• Drive improvements and efficiencies into the commercial reporting environment with 1 direct report (Commercial Consolidation & Reporting Analyst)

• Own monthly reporting, financial performance reporting across IAG Cargo for Commercial and Sales & Marketing directorates.

• Present complex information in an accessible and meaningful way

• Identify opportunities for process improvements via automation and standardisation and manage the implementation of any changes

• Deliver reporting to track performance against Business Plans, Financial Plans, Reforecasts and Local Targets

• Work closely with the Business teams, Cargo Revenue Accounting and GBS Order to Cash Teams to ensure appropriate management and collection of debt

• Provide ‘well packaged’ comprehensive financial accounting, management accounting and reporting to the business.

• Adhere to all corporate, statutory and regulatory requirements including Group Standing Instructions, Group Financial Standing Instructions, Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards

It's all about you

In today's dynamic work environment, your expertise in process redesign and reporting automation will set you apart as an invaluable asset. With excellent analytical and communication skills, you will thrive in cross-functional team settings, effectively sharing your finance knowledge across the business. Your ability to challenge decisions while maintaining strong relationships allows you to influence stakeholders at all levels, including directors, to implement impactful recommendations. A questioning mindset and broad thinking approach ensure you remain focused on continuous process improvement and automation. Moreover, your strong Excel skills equip you to analyse data efficiently, driving insightful decisions that benefit the entire organisation.

What you’ll bring to IAG Cargo:

• Education to Degree level or equivalent experience
• Professional finance qualification such as CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent
• Must have the right to live and work full-time in the UK indefinitely.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.

We’ll treat you right

Wherever you work within IAG Cargo, you’ll play a part in helping us deliver what the world needs and join a diverse and inclusive business that’s making a difference.

As well as a competitive salary, bonus, 26 days holiday, generous pension, life assurance and ability to opt-in to a healthcare scheme, we also offer:

•  A hybrid environment with 3 days a week in the office and two from home.
• From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways and group airlines. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
• Onsite staff parking, electric charging points and free airport parking when you are off globe-trotting.
• Free fruit and a subsidised on-site café
• Savings of up to 42% on purchasing a new bike under Cycle2Work scheme
• Work from anywhere policy- Individuals who can perform their role remotely can work from another location up to 20 days in any rolling 12-months
• Flexible bank holiday policy- Individuals not on shift have the flexibility to swap the statutory public holidays, with the days you choose to take off instead.
• Up to 75% discount on the Heathrow Express with your staff pass
• All our colleagues get access to LinkedIn learning and Rosetta Stone Language courses
• For health and wellbeing we offer a free onsite gym facility as well as access to the UNMIND app and a community of Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to discounts on Apple, Cinema tickets and loads of other goodies through Perks at work

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Our recruitment procedures positively support our equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda.

All candidates are considered strictly on their merits in relation to the criteria for the role, treated fairly and consistently and have their individual needs responded to throughout the process.

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