WFS, a member of the SATS Group, is a global air cargo logistics leader and best in class ground handling partner.
We offer services for Air Cargo, Ground Handling and specialist needs. 
SATS-WFS has a strong presence across a combined network of over 215 locations and employs over 46 000 of the finest professionals all over the world.  

Main job objectives:

This is a commercially focused role which will report into the Financial Planning &Analyst manager and will be responsible for Budget/Forecast planning for both entities as well as project-based analysis.

The successful candidate will have a penchant for systems and financial modelling and above all else be a systematic problem solver.

This will be a high exposure role and will be involved at the forefront of strategic work with stakeholders ranging from the senior leadership team to the operations or other support functions

A high level of excel is required as often projects involve process improvements and automation, this incorporated with systems knowledge will be a must for the successful candidate

As well as the above all Capital Expenditure and Operational expenditure business cases will flow through this role as well as the tracking and monitoring of Cost saving / Revenue generation initiatives. Weekly volume and revenue rend analysis will also be part of the remit

This is a newly created role and will be heavily orientated towards commercial finance with limited month end responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

• Weekly/Monthly Volume revenue trend Forecasts
• Reforecast (7+5) and Annual Budget Planning for both entities
• Capex and Opex business case review and benefit tracking with procurement
• Analysis of monthly performance to Budget and/or Forecast of financial and non-financial information, evaluating variance impact and identifying trends
• Generate and track cost saving initiatives, holding stakeholders to account
• Generate and track revenue generating initiatives, holding stakeholders to account
• Headcount and FTE modelling / analysis
• Work with procurement to understand annual contract renewals and inflationary impacts
• Work with Transaction Finance Manager to model Cashflow
• Adhering to and developing internal financial controls, improving processes where necessary
• Working closely with the Head of finance and FP&A manager on adhoc projects

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) (or Very Good Finalists)
• Multi-site P&L / Cargo/Aviation experience advantageous
• Strong experience as a Finance Analyst
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Commercial and business acumen
• Strong excel and modelling skills
• Powerpoint proficiency
• PowerBI, Power Query and MSD is a plus (not necessary, but beneficial)
• Deadline adherence
• Modern outlook on Finance (systems interest and automation interest)

Safety and security responsibilities:

• In any role at WFS, employees are the eyes and ears of the business and must report any safety and security concerns or suspicious behaviour
• Ensure site access control is protected and no unescorted visitors are on site
• Ensure the security integrity of cargo is always protected
• Ensure all security documentation is fully compliant