Commercial Finance Manager - Europe

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 340 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The ideal candidate would be based in the UK or Amsterdam

This role is responsible for the Commercial Financial management within Europe.

This is a hands-on role, focused on commercial activities including customer pricing, especially those that relate to multi-station proposals. Investment appraisal program within Europe, Business development, M&A opportunities and acquisition/divestment projects

The development of strong working relationships with, amongst others, SVP Finance for Europe, the regional finance teams, local/regional business leaders, SVP Commercial and the Group reporting team is critical.

What you will be doing

• Lead financial responsibility & lead contact for Europe Commercial team regarding customer pricing scenarios and decision making for key accounts across multiple countries/stations
• Ownership for controlling the investment appraisal program (CIP) within Europe, setting standards and defining relevant process improvements & efficiencies
• Lead for Europe on Business Development, M&A opportunities and acquisition/divestment projects (including use of Salesforce Business Development system for the region)
• Leading the development & introduction of standardised customer profitability analysis across the region
• Focus on minimise impact of revenue leakage through close liaison with station, regional and group teams to ensure systems and processes are effective
• Develop detailed working knowledge of key Menzies Aviation systems – billing, rostering, labour and purchasing, to support work on revenue leakage

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, WellBeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

• Qualified accountant (for example ACA, CIMA, ACCA, RC, Post graduate financial masters) with progressive post-qualification experience preferred
• Experience with evaluating and mitigating business and financial risks
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to identify, address and communicate issues and correction actions successfully at all levels
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the region.
• Hands-on practical approach to providing guidance and direction in a challenging and dynamic business environment

Diversity

MenziesAviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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