Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

About the role

 Edinburgh Airport welcomed a new strategic investment partnership between Global Infrastructure Partners and VINCI Airports In June 2024 with VINCI Airports acquiring 50.01% of Edinburgh Airport.

This newly created role will be a key member of the Finance team, supporting with strategic business reporting for EDI's shareholders, Investors and Internal stakeholders. We're looking for an Individual that Is a self-starter, pro-active, driven and reliable. Reporting to the Head of Business Partnering and working alongside three finance business partners, this Is a hands-on role focusing on holistic reporting and financial modelling for a high growth, forward-thinking business.

This role will be accountable for the delivery of the full suite of business reporting, both Internal and external, Including monthly management reporting, financial planning and treasury management. We're looking for someone that can consolidate complex Information to present high quality, accurate, timely and Insightful board-level reporting and the role Is Ideally suited to someone that has experience in working for commercially focused and fast-paced companies.  

The role will be part of a high-performing finance team, who are committed to excellence and forming trusted, supportive and collaborative relationships with wider stakeholders. You can find out more about the team here.

About the Recruitment Process

What you’ll be doing

Management Reporting

• Holistic oversight over full business reporting and performance, working closely with the Finance Business Partners to understand variances, extract the key drivers and consolidate overall performance
• Accountability for preparation of monthly finance board packs, internal monthly reporting and quarterly forecast reporting to shareholders

Financial Planning

• Management of process and timetable of planning cycles (Budget, Reforecasts, Medium and Long-term Plans)
• Accountability for preparation of Budget and Forecasting shareholder updates and reports
• Ownership and maintenance of long-term financial model
• Sensitivity and scenario modelling

FP&A EPM Management

• Project Support and Implementation of a new FP&A EPM tool
• Ownership and ongoing control and maintenance of FP&A EPM tool
• Building automated reporting and dashboards (PowerBI experience would be helpful)

Treasury Management

• Maintenance of financing model
• Preparation of bi-annual Investor updates
• Oversight and governance over covenant compliance submissions and preparation of audit committee reporting
• Support to CFO/Deputy CFO and Head of Business Partnering for all ad-hoc financing activity

Business Partner and Management Support

• Support with financial modelling of capital Investment appraisals, as required
• Ad Hoc support to Senior Finance Leadership Team, as required

What we're looking for

To apply for this role, you'll need:

• A can-do, supportive attitude with a desire for process automation and continuous Improvement
• Excellent proficiency In powerpoint and financial modelling
• Experience In financial planning and reporting financial Information to senior stakeholders
• Proven experience working In commercially focused and fast-paced environments

   

  Nice to have:

• Good working knowledge of finance systems (Netsuite desirable) and FP&A EPM systems In a large organisation
• Professional Qualified Accountant (e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA) or similar business qualification, Ideally suited for 1-2 year PQE or equivalent relevant experience

   

  Key strengths:

• Attention to Detail - Excellent attention to detail with ability to produce high quality, accurate, board level reporting, commentary and analysis
• Organisation and planning - strong organisation skills with ability to plan ahead, prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines In a fast-paced environment
• Communication - strong stakeholder management and clear communication skills with the ability to adapt style to the end-user
• Team player - ability to build strong and supportive relationships and work collobratively with stakeholders at all levels

If your experience looks slightly different to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to still apply. You could add something we didn’t know we needed.