Commercial Reporting Manager Finance · London Heathrow ·

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

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.

• 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.
• 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 Power Point.
• 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 usdeliver what the world needsand 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 Linked In 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.

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