Finance Analyst

Overview

As a Finance Analyst at Heathrow, you will help shape short- and medium-term financial plans to guide operational and strategic decisions. You’ll work with finance partners, operations, and senior leaders to allocate resources for a best-in-class passenger experience and sustainable growth. The role emphasizes delivering timely, actionable financial insights that support planning cycles, including forecasting and investment scenario models. You’ll operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on driving impact and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salaries
• performance-based annual bonuses
• Share in Success bonuses
• generous annual leave
• private health insurance
• learning and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and consolidation of short- and medium-term business plans in line with strategy and priorities
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast performance, assess risks, and evaluate investment opportunities across airport operations
• Collaborate with finance partners and operations to provide insight on cost drivers, revenue trends, and efficiency opportunities
• Prepare clear, data-driven reports and presentations for senior management and governance forums
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, systems, and tools to enhance decision-making
• Support scenario planning and sensitivity analyses under different market conditions

Key requirements

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with budgeting, forecasting, or business planning experience
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to translate complex data into insights and recommendations
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems, with capacity to handle large datasets
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience presenting to non-financial audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
• Experience within aviation, transport, or large-scale infrastructure (desirable)
• Familiarity with corporate planning cycles and performance management frameworks (desirable)
• Knowledge of Oracle EPM (desirable)

• Analytical mindset
• Stakeholder management
• Clear communication
• Excel
• Financial modelling
• Oracle EPM

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