Senior Finance Business Partner Commercial (6 Month FTC)

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

Proactive provision of comprehensive management accounting information and recommendations relating to the Commercial performance of IAG Cargo. To support the IAG Cargo Finance Management and drive the business to achieve its financial and related productivity targets, ensuring compliance with all corporate governance requirements whilst maintaining an adequate level of internal control.

Business partner for key contacts in the IAG Cargo Commercial team, presenting key management information and supporting the creation and delivery of business cases and commercial initiatives. Lead Commercial Finance reporting and forecasting processes, responsible for producing and improving monthly business review packs, working with two direct reports. Ensure commercial costs are accurately reported and tightly controlled.

What you’ll do

• Provide comprehensive financial accounting, management accounting and reporting for commercial areas of the business, in particular by supporting the improvement of consolidated regional information by working with and coaching the Commercial finance consolidation analyst

• Support the IAG Cargo Capital Investment Committee process which trades off scarce investment resources via a business case analysis and control process.

• Carry out analysis of unit cost and productivity measures, linking operational and financial performance, to identify areas for focus/change.

• Identify and recommend opportunities for cost reduction and/or revenue improvement.

• Present complex information in an accessible and meaningful way.

• Support the wider IAG Cargo Commercial teams to prepare and track Business Plans, Financial Plans (includes budgeting, planning and forecasting) and Local Targets using appropriate modelling techniques where required.

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

• Work within and promote the internal audit controls environment: implement control mechanisms, monitor, review and report against them and relevant statutory requirements. Ensure the efficient and effective implementation of appropriate actions and recommendations.

• Provide ad-hoc information, support and liaison where required.

It's all about you

What you’ll bring to IAG Cargo:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to manipulate, analyse, and interpret financial and business data.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

• Proactive, taking the initiative to explore issues and generate new ideas and approaches.

• Flexible in approach, responding positively to change.

• Able to deal with ambiguity.

• Strong team player with ability to promote good team working and cooperation.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Takes responsibility for managing and prioritising own work with the resilience to work under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.

• Ability to line manage and coach direct reports.

Skills and Experience:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) or equivalent.

• Have a good understanding of finance theory and practical experience in management accounting.

• Demonstrate business awareness and commercial acumen developed through finance knowledge and experience.

• Be numerate and accurate.

• Have good IT skills and experience of finance systems including: Excel, Essbase, Business Objects, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Proven track record of effective business partnering of commercial-facing roles in fast moving business.

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, we offer a range of benefits to support our colleagues, which include:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Diversity and Inclusion

Our recruitment procedures positively support our 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.