Corporate Finance Analyst in West Drayton

As a leader in a dynamic and challenging industry, the IAG Corporate Finance team is responsible for the Group’s long-term financial planning, capital structure and financing strategy, including the origination, negotiation and execution of the Group’s and its Operating Companies’ funding and liquidity position, and ensuring the optimal capital structure that meets the Group’s financial objectives. In this dynamic role, the jobholder will provide critical financial analysis that shapes and drives strategic decision making, manage a range of different funding transactions and act as the Group's point of contact for external counterparties.

Accountabilities

• Develop best practices within the team in terms of developing and maintaining financial models and analytical tools to assess funding requirements, financing structures and capital allocation.
• Produce regular corporate finance reports and update credit rating analysis.
• Monitor and provide insight on capital market trends, transactions and competitor activities.
• Assist in the evaluation, negotiation, and execution of proposed financing arrangements, such as aircraft financings, private placements, and capital market instruments.
• Co-ordinate transaction and post-closing matters internally and externally, such as transaction information, due diligence, investor presentation, documentation, and funding processes.
• Act as point of contact for the provision of information as necessary to other Operating Companies, Group departments, rating agencies, banks and law firms.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand ongoing fleet and capital expenditure requirements.
• Liaise with back office to ensure all financing instruments are properly administrated.

Key relationships / interfaces

• Internal: Operating Companies and Group departments, such as Treasury, Reporting, Fleet, and Legal.
• External: Global Investment Banks, International Law Firms, Credit Rating Agencies and Fixed-Income Investors.

Required skills, qualifications & experience

• Degree or equivalent.
• Studying towards a professional finance, accounting or treasury qualification desirable but not essential.
• Proven knowledge of financial analysis and corporate finance principles.
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Previous experience in corporate finance, treasury, banking or similar would be an advantage.
• Strong awareness of financial markets and trends in the business environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and to deal and resolve conflicting interests, both internally and with external parties.
• Outstanding analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Motivated self-starter who can work under own initiative.
• Excellent team player who enjoys working in an international and multi-cultural environment.