Commercial Finance Reporting Manager

at  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 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