About IAG Cargo

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 groundbreaking tech, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. We move cargo that positively impacts society worldwide. Whatever people need, wherever they are. At IAG Cargo 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). Powered by five airlines, our reach is truly global – but it’s the impact we make that defines us. 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, that is Trusted to Deliver.

About the role…

The Senior Finance Business Partner, Hub Operations is a key finance partner to the operational leadership teams across IAG Cargo’s major hubs.

The role provides high-quality financial insight, constructive challenge and clear recommendations to improve operational and financial performance. It supports the business in delivering its financial, productivity and service objectives, while ensuring strong financial control, effective governance and clear accountability for performance.

Working closely with senior operational stakeholders, the role will lead planning, forecasting and performance reporting for Hub Operations. It will translate operational activity and service performance into financial outcomes, identify opportunities to improve productivity and contribution, and support the development and delivery of investment cases, transformation programmes and third-party handling initiatives.

The role will also lead and develop the Hub Operations finance team, embedding consistent processes, stronger analytical capabilities and effective collaboration across Finance and Operations.

What you’ll do…

• Act as the lead finance business partner for Hub Operations, providing financial insight challenge and support to senior operational leaders.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes for Hub Operations.

• Deliver clear and timely financial reporting, highlighting performance drivers, risks and opportunities.

• Translate operational activity, productivity and service performance into financial outcomes and actionable recommendations.

• Drive cost control, operational efficiency and productivity improvement across the hub network.

• Support the development, appraisal and governance of investment proposals, business cases and transformation initiatives.

• Track delivery of approved benefits and ensure investments achieve their expected financial outcomes.

• Provide financial leadership and support for third-party handling arrangements, supplier negotiations and operational sourcing decisions.

• Ensure robust financial control, governance and compliance across operational cost areas, including accruals and balance sheet management.

• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Commercial and other stakeholders to evaluate strategic opportunities and manage business risks.

• Develop meaningful operational and financial KPIs that support performance management and decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate financial processes and reporting.

• Lead, coach and develop team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

• Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Key relationships and interfaces…

• Head of Finance, Worldwide Operations

• Hub Operations leadership teams

• Finance teams supporting Hub Operations

• Central Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Financial Control teams

• Procurement and supplier management teams

• Transformation, Engineering, Property and Technology teams

• Commercial and Network teams

• Senior stakeholders across IAG Cargo and relevant airline operating companies

• External suppliers and third-party handling partners, where appropriate

It’s all about you…

What you’ll bring to IAG Cargo:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.

• A strategic mindset, with the ability to see the bigger picture, connect decisions to wider business outcomes and balance short-term priorities with long-term objectives.

• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen, with an understanding of how operational, customer and market dynamics influence financial performance.

• The ability to connect operational activity, service performance and productivity to financial outcomes.

• Strong business-partnering capability, including the confidence to constructively challenge senior stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

• A proactive approach, with the initiative to investigate issues and develop practical recommendations.

• The ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in automation, standardisation and better use of data.

• Strong relationship-building, influencing and collaboration skills.

• The ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and deliver to demanding deadlines.

• The ability to lead, coach and develop team members.

To apply, candidates must:

• Hold a recognised professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification

• Have strong practical experience in management accounting, financial planning and business partnering.

• Demonstrate a track record of partnering with operational or organisationally complex business areas.

• Have experience of interpreting operational drivers and connecting them to financial performance.

• Be able to develop and critically assess business cases, investment proposals and financial models.

• Demonstrate strong financial-control awareness and attention to detail.

• Possess strong Excel and financial-systems capability, with experience producing high-quality management information.

• Have experience of influencing senior stakeholders and communicating financial messages to non-finance audiences.

• Have line management or coaching experience.

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, generous bonus and pension, we offer a range of benefits to support our colleagues, which include:

• Hybrid working, the ability to work from anywhere for 20 days per year, subject to terms, and flexible bank holidays

• Staff discounts on hotels and car hire, as well as access to staff-travel flights

• On-site staff parking, electric charging points and free airport parking when travelling

• Access to a market leading learning platform and language courses

• Access to a free onsite gym, the UNMIND app and a community of Mental Health First Aiders

• Discounts on Apple products, cinema tickets and other offers through Perks at Work