Job Summary

Lead, direct, and control Swissport’s financial resources to maintain the short and long-term financial health of the region/country.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct all region/country/local business unit financial functions to ensure they meet the organization’s business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations and accounting principles
• Contribute and participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the senior management level to develop and implement the financial strategy in alignment with the organisation’s business objectives
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop the finance team to ensure the organizations financial strategy is implemented effectively, consistently and according to agreed guidelines
• Direct the preparation of all financial reports needed including monthly reporting, year end closing, year end estimation, budgeting and management financial reports
• Evaluate acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure etc., to ensure they are financially viable
• Participate and contribute to negotiations with suppliers, customers and social partners to ensure financial viability
• Develop and present financial results, deviation analyses and key performance indicators as needed
• Provide line managers with advise and support on all financial matters
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., airport authorities, Banks, Board of Directors)

Key Performance Indicators

• Net debt
• Revenue
• EBITDA
• EBITDA margin
• Personal targets

Qualifications and Competencies

• University degree in Finance (or equivalent)
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years in a senior finance position and 10 years overall finance experience
• Strong IFRS knowledge and treasury skills
• Strong strategic skills and commercial acumen combined with the ability to motivate teams to deliver high quality standards
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, internal and external work relationships with all stakeholders and interest groups
• Team focused management style that fits into a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong oral and written communications and ability to communicate and motivate at all levels
• A sense of urgency and a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Excellent English, both verbal and written
• Professional user of MS Office, ideally experienced with SAP or other ERP systems
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest order