FINANCIAL PLANNING ANALYST

At Vueling, we connect people, places and opportunities ✈️

As part of the IAG Group, we are one of Europe’s leading airlines, serving around 250 routes across 30 countries and welcoming millions of customers every year. With more than 5,000 employees, Vueling is the only European airline recognized as a Top Employer for three consecutive years. Driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping the future of aviation while creating an environment where our people can grow, contribute, and make an impact.

Mission

Support the company's financial planning process by developing budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses that ensure accurate decision-making, operational alignment, and sustainable profitability. The role contributes to business performance by providing financial insights, monitoring variances, and supporting strategic initiatives across different areas of the organization.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the annual budgeting process with multiple business areas, ensuring accurate financial planning and alignment with company objectives.

• Perform monthly and quarterly financial analyses, comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts and identifying key variances.

• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, incorporating operational, commercial, and market updates.

• Analyse financial and operational data from different departments to ensure consistency with company targets and strategic plans.

• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management to support decision-making.

• Challenge assumptions, validate financial inputs, and improve the accuracy and reliability of forecasts.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Commercial, HR, IT, and Finance teams, providing financial guidance and business support.

• Monitor cost control initiatives, identify efficiency opportunities, and track savings against financial targets.

• Support business cases, investment analyses, scenario planning, and strategic projects to ensure financially sound decisions.

• Participate in period-end financial reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of financial planning processes.

Academic background

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• A Master's Degree or further specialization in Finance or related disciplines is considered an advantage.

Experience

• 2 to 4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controlling, Finance, or similar analytical financial roles.

• Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis processes.

• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.

• Experience analysing financial variances and translating data into actionable business recommendations.

• Ability to work in dynamic environments, manage multiple priorities, and meet demanding deadlines.

• Experience in a Big Four is highly valued.

Skills

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Strong financial modelling and financial analysis capabilities.

• Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting methodologies.

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.

• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Fluent English (C1). Spanish proficiency is highly valued.

💛 Vueling Values Our values are what we believe in, what we stand for and how we behave.

• Make it happen

• Make it better

• Make it safe

• Make it cost-focused

• Make it customer-oriented

• Win together

Vueling is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status.