Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis - Aviation industry

Our client is a global aviation powerhouse and one of the most recognized names in the airline industry. As a marquee player in the aviation space, the company is undergoing a bold digital transformation-reimagining its operations, customer experience, and business strategy through the lens of data, AI, and cloud innovation. From predictive maintenance and personalized travel experiences to dynamic pricing and intelligent crew scheduling, data is at the core of every strategic initiative.

We are seeking to identify a senior FP&A leader to support Finance leadership in as partner to the business. The role is directly responsible for executing department strategy to ensure the accurate booking of financial data and for the creation of accurate budgets and forecasts which will be used for informed decision making and in providing accurate external financial guidance.

The Job:

- Lead and execute department strategy to ensure the accurate booking of financial data and for the creation of accurate budgets and forecasts which will be used for informed decision making and in providing accurate external financial guidance

- Utilize models to generate annual plans and management reporting to showcase financial metrics at BU level

- Provide variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance Department

- Significant ad-hoc project, budget and forecast scenario analysis will be required

- Support labor and procurement negotiations associated with the execution of contracts

- Responsible for direct reports of Financial Analysts including hiring and training

- Contribute and participate in meetings involving key business and finance issues

- Lead process improvement initiatives to ensure faster dissemination of reporting/insights to stakeholders

Your Profile:

- Strong experience in FP&A

- Minimum 12+ years of experience

- Post Graduation in Fiance, CPA profiles preferred

- Prior experience of working with global environment and strong stakeholder management

- Strong experience in budgeting and forecasting

- Strategic experience along with an accounting background is required

- Past experience of managing a large team is mandatory. This role will manage a team of 10-12 people

This role is an ideal opportunity to be a part of a global transformation journey for one of the world's most reputed companies that relies on data as the core of its excellence and to work with best-in-class technologies and digital platforms across AI.