FP & A Analyst

Travel. It's one of life's simple pleasures. But, ooof, planning it can feel like hard work. For the last 20 years we've been on a mission to empower every traveller with innovative tools, insights and experiences that help people get to where they're going, so they can spend more time out exploring the world, and less time anxiously bouncing around 25 browser tabs and endless spreadsheets. Our traveller-first approach drives everything we do and it's never been more important than it is today.

When we launched as a flight comparison site back in 2003, we changed the game by helping travellers feel smart, like they were in on a secret, that promise hasn't changed. And today, while we're a world leader in travel, with millions of people using our products every single day we know there's so much more we can be doing.

Being part of Skyscanner means joining a team hell bent on building the world's most innovative, and helpful travel experiences possible. We're hugely ambitious and believe we have the chance to genuinely challenge and disrupt the industry.

What are we looking for?

At Skyscanner, we pride ourselves on letting the data lead decisions, and we need people passionate about data to help push us even further. We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is excellent at solving sophisticated business problems using data to join the team as a Financial Planning and Analysis data analyst.  

The role combines the technical side of data analysis with the business/strategic and financial focus of analysis. The combined skills mean you will be able to provide high-value insight to our customers 

You will be an individual contributor working within the Financial Planning and Analysis team, collaborating across our Business analysis, Engineering, data, finance and finance business partner teams. Working alongside other business functions, your remit will help to drive an understanding of profitability, leading to improvements in company financial performance. You will assist in the formulation of both medium & long-term financial plans and provide informative, value-add analysis. You will be an integral part of the FP&A team, with responsibilities that consist of four principal activities to support the financial health of the organisation:

• Financial & Performance Reporting
• Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Analysis & Modelling
• Ad Hoc Business Partnering

What will you be responsible for ?

Financial & Performance Reporting

• Preparation of accurate and timely analysis to support the monthly business review
• Track variances to budget and work with Finance Business Partners to ensure cost is controlled and respective budgets are achieved and/or opportunities are identified and utilised in a timely manner
• Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to assess the company's financial health

Financial Planning

• Assist the Head of FP&A with Quarterly Forecasting, Annual Budgeting & Long-Term strategic Plans
• Work with the Head of FP&A to continuously improve analytical capability and efficiency of budgeting and forecasting
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and budgeting processes

Financial Analysis:

• Support on scoping, defining, and testing new forecasting and data analysis approaches and improving existing ones 
• Developing automated and connected cost forecasting models  
• Build and provide analysis on what if and scenario models across integrated financial statement models 
• Understand how and why performance differs from forecast and budget by delivering insightful variance analysis reports and graphical representations – identifying actional insights
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and modelling to support central initiatives and business decisions.
• Identify issues and propose solutions/ideas on how we can improve financial performance
• Vertical P&L analysis – working alongside the FBPs to develop and report on this
• Segmental analysis i.e. regional & market reviews, building dashboards to analysis market level performance
• Pricing strategy analysis of both existing & new products and tiers

What skills do we need?

• 2-3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data analysis or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Excel and experience with financial software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and social skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in using tableau for data analysis and building dashboards is preferred
• CA/ACCA is a plus
• Experience with workday and adaptive planning is a plus