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Introduction

Discover a one-of-a-kind career. Our vision at Heathrow is to be an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. In the Finance team we know that generating income is critical to driving our business forward, but it’s also vital that we create positive passenger and customer experiences that make every journey better. You’ll help us to get the balance right so we can continue investing in our world-class environment. There’s something special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Heathrow’s size, scale, and reputation for innovation translates to exciting opportunities for everyone. Finance here is about more than numbers — it’s about being influential, developing trusted relationships, and showing the world that we’re a responsible investment with a bright future; a place that embraces digital innovation and has a sustainable mindset. You’ll become part of a team that drives excellence across everything from insurance to investment, treasury to business partnering, as you collaborate widely to deliver projects that directly impact millions of passengers each year.

Job Description

The Strategy, Solutions and Capital Portfolio supports the overarching Heathrow capital plan to help deliver our strategic objectives. We are looking for passionate and driven Finance Analysts to work alongside the Long Term Growth programme team and the wider Finance business partnering teams to ensure we are developing and prioritising investments at Heathrow to optimise the capital portfolio. In addition, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the long- and short-term capital planning and performance process.

We welcome applications from fully qualified accountants as well as those who are close to completing the qualification or qualified by experience, particularly if you bring a strong appetite for learning, continuous improvement, and a proactive mindset.

Your role will involve

• Supporting Long Term Growth (LTG) capital programme on investment appraisal & financial assurance activities, and assisting the wider finance team in tracking and managing project investment appraisal activities.
• Delivering analytical solutions and Business Intelligence tools such as reports and dashboards on HAL’s capital performance.
• Supporting portfolio/programme benefit analysis and reporting.
• Helping manage the project pipeline, supporting programmes to identify potential projects and prioritising these against the Heathrow benefits framework.
• Owning the financial appraisal & assurance models.
• Working across the business to understand and manage the portfolio’s financial risks and opportunities.
• Liaising with and challenging/influencing stakeholders within Finance and non-Finance functions, and externally where required, to enable Heathrow to deliver its value potential.

These Skills Are Essential

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent), finalist or qualified by experience with relevant expertise.
• Experience with Power BI reporting and data visualisation.
• Experience in handling capital projects with strong insight into accounting treatment, planning, and appraisal to support monitoring and reporting metrics.
• Adept at providing business knowledge, analytical support, and clear presentation of financial and business information to non-finance stakeholders.

About Us

There’s something special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. Heathrow champions sustainability and believes in continuous learning and career development.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. We also provide varied learning and development opportunities.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Airlines and Aviation