The Commercial Finance Analyst is a newly created role designed to support the Commercial team in delivering ambitious growth targets. Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will build financial models and analysis that underpin budgeting, forecasting and mid‑term strategic planning. Working across all revenue lines - Aviation, Retail, Car Parking and Real Estate - you will turn complex data into clear insights that guide senior commercial decision‑making. This highly analytical role requires someone who can translate complex datasets into concise, actionable conclusions, helping shape commercial strategy and drive value across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial modelling — Build complex financial models to support budgets and 5‑year business plans.
- Data storytelling — Translate complex datasets into clear, compelling storylines for senior leaders.
- Budget support — Partner with Heads of Department to build models, integrate data and challenge assumptions.
- Insight generation — Provide analysis that highlights trends and commercial performance drivers.
- Risk & opportunity tracking — Build a monthly tracker to support forward‑look revenue performance.
- Business case analysis — Support strategic cases (retail units, car parks, real estate) with financial modelling and sensitivities.
Experience Required (Essential)
- Financial planning experience — 8+ years in financial or business planning, ideally within Commercial or FP&A.
- Relevant degree — Finance, Accounting or Economics.
- Data presentation — Proven ability to present complex datasets clearly and concisely.
- Business partnering — Experience working with multiple stakeholders and complex budgets.
- Senior stakeholder engagement — Comfortable presenting to ExCo and senior management.
- Analytical capability — Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to simplify complexity.
Desirable Experience
- Transport sector — Experience within aviation, transport or related sectors.
- FMCG exposure — Background in fast‑moving consumer goods.
Birmingham Airport is the UK’s seventh‑largest, with 30 airlines connecting passengers to over 120 direct destinations and more than 400 worldwide. We are on a strong growth trajectory, with forecasts indicating we will serve over 18 million customers annually by 2033. By then, HS2 will link us to central London in just 37 minutes, and we are committed to achieving our ambition of becoming a net zero carbon airport.
Our purpose is: Proud of Every Journey. That means everyone at the airport and the 100 organisations operating on the airport site, taking pride in getting customers safely, punctually, and comfortably from A to B.
By creating a kind, values-driven environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their best to work, we will retain and develop our people – and deliver on our purpose. Our seven pillars, Growth, Customer, Neighbour, Efficiency, People, Safety & Security and Carbon, support the strategic output of the company.
Our values – Curious, Dedicated, Inclusive, Respectful & Supportive guide how our colleagues treat each other as we serve customers with safety and security as our top priority.
