Finance Analyst
Role Overview
The Finance Analyst supports short- and medium-term financial planning for operational and strategic decisions across Heathrow.
The role provides timely financial analysis for planning cycles, including passenger-volume forecasts and investment scenario modelling.
The work supports decisions balancing commercial performance, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
The Finance Analyst supports short- and medium-term financial planning for operational and strategic decisions across Heathrow.
The role provides timely financial analysis for planning cycles, including passenger-volume forecasts and investment scenario modelling.
The work supports decisions balancing commercial performance, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and consolidate business plans aligned with corporate strategy and operational priorities.
- Develop and maintain financial models to forecast performance, assess risks, and evaluate investment opportunities.
- Analyse cost drivers, revenue trends, and efficiency opportunities with finance and operational teams.
- Prepare data-driven reports and presentations for senior management and governance forums.
- Improve planning processes, systems, and analytical tools.
- Use scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform decisions in different market conditions.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, or business planning.
- Attention to detail and ability to interpret complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems, and ability to manage large datasets.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting to non-financial audiences.
- Ability to collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
Desirable experience
- Experience in aviation, transport, or another large-scale infrastructure environment is desirable.
- Familiarity with corporate planning cycles and performance management frameworks is desirable.
- Knowledge of financial systems such as SAP or Anaplan is desirable.
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