Financial Operations Analyst

At Morgan Philips Outsourcing we are looking for a Financial Operations Analyst for one of our clients, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines based in Barcelona, to lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities across the business, providing accurate financial analysis, operational alignment and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, operational alignment and company profitability.

Main responsibilities

• Coordinate annual budgeting processes with multiple business areas.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and analyse financial variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, incorporating market and business updates.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, collaborating closely with teams such as Network, Operations, and Sales to gather inputs and provide financial advice on cost management and profitability.
• Challenge assumptions and validate financial inputs to improve forecast accuracy.
• Support business cases, investment decisions and strategic initiatives through financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Monitor cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial guidance and recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial planning and reporting processes.

Requirements
Academic background

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and financial modelling.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis methodologies.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English.

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controlling, Finance or similar roles.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Exposure to strategic financial decision-making and business performance analysis is highly valued.
• Working under pressure and meeting deadlines, as the role demands handling tight deadlines, such as monthly and quarterly financial reviews and rolling forecasts.
• Understanding of financial statements, as knowledge of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Skills

• Business Partnering.
• Critical Thinking.
• Problem Solving.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Communication & Presentation Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Financial modeling.