The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reports, company audits, compliance, and bank relationships. They will collaborate with the CEO and the executive team to make decisions regarding company's financial strategy and operations. The candidate will possess a strong background in finance and management.
Job Summary
Lead, direct, and control Swissport’s financial resources to maintain the short and long-term financial health of the region/country.
Job Responsibilities
- Direct all region/country/local business unit financial functions to ensure they meet the organization’s business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations and accounting principles
- Contribute and participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the senior management level to develop and implement the financial strategy in alignment with the organisation’s business objectives
- Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop the finance team to ensure the organization's financial strategy is implemented effectively, consistently and according to agreed guidelines
- Direct the preparation of all financial reports needed including monthly reporting, year end closing, year end estimation, budgeting and management financial reports
- Evaluate acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure etc., to ensure they are financially viable
- Participate and contribute to negotiations with suppliers, customers and social partners to ensure financial viability
- Develop and present financial results, deviation analyses and key performance indicators as needed
- Provide line managers with advise and support on all financial matters
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., airport authorities, Banks, Board of Directors)
Qualifications and Competencies
- University degree in Finance (or equivalent)
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years in a senior finance position and 10 years overall finance experience (Preferably experience in the aviation sector)
- Strong IFRS knowledge and treasury skills
- Strong strategic skills and commercial acumen combined with the ability to motivate teams to deliver high quality standards
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, internal and external work relationships with all stakeholders and interest groups
- Team focused management style that fits into a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Strong oral and written communications and ability to communicate and motivate at all levels
- A sense of urgency and a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Excellent English, both verbal and written
- Professional user of MS Office, ideally experienced with SAP or other ERP systems
- Personal and professional integrity of the highest order
