Finance Analyst, Corporate Finance in London

Discover a one-of-a-kind career. Our vision at Heathrow is to be an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. In the Finance team we know that generating income is critical to driving our business forward, but it's also vital that we create positive passenger and customer experiences that make every journey better. You'll help us to get the balance right so we can continue investing in our world-class environment.

There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Heathrow's size, scale, and reputation for innovation translates to exciting opportunities for everyone. Finance here is about more than numbers. It's about being influential, developing trusted relationships, and showing the world that we're a responsible investment with a bright future; a place that embraces digital innovation and has a sustainable mindset. You'll become part of a team that drives excellence across everything from insurance to investment, treasury to business partnering, as you collaborate widely to deliver projects that directly impact millions of passengers each year.

When you join us as a Finance Analyst – Expansion Programme, Corporate Finance, you'll take on a role central to our success. As part of a Treasury team that manages a significant debt and derivative portfolio, you will soon see the scale and complexity of our financing operation, and how that creates incredibly interesting and challenging work.

We are looking for a Corporate Finance Analyst who will report to the Finance Manager, Corporate Finance Expansion Programme and support the Head of Finance, Corporate Finance & Treasury Risk. The Analyst will support a wide range of treasury activities, with a primary focus on corporate finance and financial modelling, particularly in respect of long-term financial planning of the Expansion Programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with rigorous analytical capability, intellectual curiosity, and strong organisational skills to deliver high quality output on time.

Your role will involve:

• Maintaining and updating Corporate Finance models to ensure underlying inputs and assumptions are up to date and outputs are accurate.
• Working closely with the wider planning and forecasting team in the setting of the management and regulatory business plans. This involves formulating the financing elements of the plan such that the balance sheet is well managed and optimised in terms of liquidity, covenants and credit metrics.
• Assisting with the review and update of Treasury policies to ensure that they reflect Heathrow's risk appetite.
• Supporting the relationship with credit rating agencies by responding to requests for information, involvement in periodic rating reviews, and continuous monitoring of rating agency metrics.
• Modelling to support Heathrow's external reporting in respect of valuation and impairment, and going concern modelling and sensitivity analysis, interacting with Heathrow's external auditors as required.
• Providing effective communication (both written and oral) of complex financial information to internal and external stakeholders. This includes preparation of Board materials and responding to modelling questions from shareholders and auditors.

These Skills Are Essential:

• High level of proficiency in financial modelling using Microsoft Excel.
• Experienced at data analysis and problem-solving.
• High level of financial literacy: strong financial analysis skills and the ability to read, analyse and interpret complex financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good understanding of effective controls and governance over financial models.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.

There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards:

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location:

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work:

Heathrow's Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities:

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.