At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Finance data transformation and drive analytics for impactful decision-making.
- Company: Join British Airways, a leader in the aviation industry with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy unlimited travel perks, discounted airfares, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on career development and team success.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Finance with cutting-edge data and AI solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading data initiatives and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will lead the transformation of Finance data, analytics and AI capabilities to modernise planning, reporting and decision-making.
You will guide cross-functional teams across British Airways and the IAG Group, turning complex data into practical, value-driven solutions.
You will shape profitability models and enterprise data initiatives, delivering measurable impact for the Finance function and the broader business.
This is a high-visibility, strategic role that combines business insight with technology and delivery.
- Pay / Benefits
- unlimited basic and premium standby staff travel tickets
- up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares per year
- opportunities for development and internal mobility
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of data, analytics and AI products supporting Finance transformation
- Partner with Finance leaders to improve planning, forecasting, reporting and performance management
- Develop solutions integrating financial and operational data for profitability analysis and decision-making
- Drive analytics and AI solutions to enhance Finance planning, forecasting and performance measurement
- Collaborate with data science, engineering, architecture and wider Data teams across BA and IAG to prioritise opportunities and guide delivery
- Turn ideas into adopted solutions delivering measurable value and improved Finance operations
- Contribute to profitability, planning and performance models for strategic decision-making
- Build strong relationships across Finance, Technology and Transformation to maintain alignment and delivery focus
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing data and analytics team
- Key requirements
- Experience leading complex data, analytics, technology or transformation initiatives in a large organisation
- Ability to translate business challenges into practical, measurable solutions
- Strong stakeholder management with confidence to influence senior leaders
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how information improves performance and decision-making
- Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering through others
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution and delivery
- Experience working across technical and business teams to align goals
- stakeholder management
- leadership
- collaboration
- data
- analytics
- AI
Head of Finance Data & Analytics in Heathrow employer: British Airways
British Airways is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of the aviation industry. As a Lead Product Data Scientist, you will have access to cutting-edge technology and significant opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to impactful projects that enhance operational efficiency. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on delivering measurable business value, British Airways provides a rewarding environment for those looking to make a difference in their careers.
