Group Financial Planning & Reporting Manager

VIRGIN ATLANTIC LIMITED; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

Job Details

Salary: Competitive per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Flexible working with up to 3 days a week in our VHQ, Crawley

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 30th March 2025

In a nutshell

As the Group Financial Planning and Reporting Manager (known internally as the Finance Manager - Reporting), you will develop and lead the production of insight and reporting, communicating to our Board, Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Group, and Creditors the reasons behind the operating and commercial performance and results of our company.

You will work directly with the CFO and CEO on a monthly basis to provide best-in-class Board and Shareholder materials, regularly redefining content to present key business priorities and insights. You will also provide insight and commentary at a nominal level, reporting on detailed revenue and cost results and the reasons behind performance.

Additionally, you will support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with the Budgeting and Forecasting team to communicate results effectively.

Day to day

• Assemble and produce regular reporting and analysis, developing insights from past performance.
• Offer detailed insight into the forecast showing risks and opportunities.
• Recommend improved reporting, either progressing existing reports or developing new items.
• Ensure that teams understand their P&L responsibilities and offer support tools to assist.
• Utilise data visualisation tools to ensure dynamic and appropriate reporting of financial data.
• Provide updated forecasts and support the Long-Term Plan for strategic decision making.
• Offer finance support to the Business and establish effective internal controls.
• Work with the wider Finance team to improve processes and finance efficiency and bring about a well-controlled environment.
• Interpret results and communicate effectively to ensure controls are improved and embedded in the business.

About you

• Proven track record working within a commercial finance role at Analyst or Group level, delivering profit improvements in a significant division/business unit.
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in Accounting (ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience as a business partner providing regular finance support and reporting into an operational or commercial area operating at Executive or VP level.
• Experienced in managing and leading a team, including 1-2-1's, appraisals and coaching.
• Evidence of personally driving business improvement through financial analysis/process improvement.
• Previous experience in developing financial cases for complex business strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to distil complex information into clear and simple messages.
• Proven experience at management level, developing, coaching and performance management.
• Experienced in advanced Excel and TM1.