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 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

We have an amazing opportunity to join our fantastic Menzies Aviation team as a Financial Analyst supporting the Finance team.

This role is responsible for assisting with Americas regional financial reporting and submission of financial data to Global HQ. Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management. Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data. Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.

We are looking for someone who has a relevant financial qualification or qualifications by experience.

If you are ready to embrace the fast-paced environment of Aviation, then please read on!

Main accountabilities include:  

Prepare comments to monthly results (variations with budgets, reforecast, etc.) for the Americas monthly review and the UK monthly financial reporting. Prepare budgets, projections, and forecast for the Americas business units. Assist regional VPs and station managers in preparing price quotes and analyzing profit by operation. Prepare capital expenditure requests, requests for investments, major purchase of assets, purchase of companies, etc. Give day to day financial support to the US East Coast & Central Ground Handling business, including weekly reporting, monthly reporting, budgets, and forecasts. Responsibilities include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future, revenues, and expenses. Produce monthly financial statements/reports. Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations when needed Assist VP Finance and SSC, as necessary. Provide consistent compliance with generally acceptable accounting principles and support corporate governance • Must be able to interface with internal and external auditors as required. Travel may be required up to 15% of the time (domestic & international). Perform other duties as assigned.   

 

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.

What we are looking for

Relevant financial qualification or qualification by experience. Must have strong organization and time management skills. Ability to plan, prioritize and complete projects within mission critical deadlines. Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Minimum 5 years of accounting experience Expertise in Excel and experience with Hyperion, modular accounting systems; Vision Exec and report writing experience a plus. Must have strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent customer service skills, in person, on the phone and in writing. Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English. Aviation industry experience is a plus. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Ability to look at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor within a very hectic work environment. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally utilizing various transportation methods.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Ability to learn quickly. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed. Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to build relationships.

Diversity  

Menzies Aviation 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.