Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

The CompanyTravelfusion is the world''s largest travel B2B content aggregator for low cost airline flights powering the ability to search and book these flights on leading online, business and leisure travel agents websites, mobile sites and call centres worldwide. The business also offers a wide range of full service airlines, hotels and rail companies on its platform. In addition Travelfusion has developed a range of payments services, TFPay, which manages payments and reconciliations for millions of air tickets. We are a dynamic SaaS technology company, rapidly growing profitable business with 175 employees based in London, Shanghai and Thessaloniki.The RoleThe Financial Planning and Analysis (FPandA) will be central to Travelfusion’s finance function, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and strategic decision making. The ideal candidate will provide financial insights, analysis and forecasts that guide decision making, optimise financial performance and support strategic planning.The ImpactHelp leadership make data-driven decisionsDrive financial discipline across departmentsShape long-term business strategy by providing financial foresightKey Responsibilities and Tasks

Financial Planning and ForecastingPrepare annual budgets and long-term financial plans.Develop rolling forecasts (quarterly/monthly updates of financial outlook).Analyze key assumptions and scenarios.Align forecasts with business strategies and market trends.Management Reporting and Performance AnalysisProduce monthly/quarterly management reports.Analyze variance between actuals vs. budget/forecast (e.g., sales, costs, profit margins).Identify root causes behind deviations and recommend corrective actions.Track KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and financial metrics.Business PartneringAct as a financial advisor to business units (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations).Provide financial modeling support for business cases, investments, and projects.Challenge assumptions and improve commercial decisions.Scenario Analysis and Strategic SupportConduct what-if analysis and stress-testing of business plans.Modeling best-case and worst-case scenarios.Support MandA, product launches, market entries, or cost-saving initiatives.Cash Flow and Capital ManagementForecast and monitor cash flow and working capital needs.Assist in capital allocation, investment prioritisation, and funding requirements.Automation and Process ImprovementImprove financial reporting tools and systems (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Oracle).Streamline budgeting and forecasting processes.Support digital transformation initiatives in finance.Ad-hoc AnalysisHandle requests for specialised analysis from leadership or Board of Directors.Examples: Pricing analysis, customer profitability, cost optimisation.Essential Skills and Experience

Travel (OTA/TMC), airline or traveltech company experienceExperience of pricing, currency and credit management strategiesTechnical: Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, financial modeling, ERP systemsAnalytical: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detailSoft: Business acumen, communication, stakeholder managementTools: Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Adaptive InsightsEducated to MSc level in economics, mathematics, physics or similarProfessionally qualified Data Science, ACA, CIMA etcMinimum 5 years experience in aFPandA role in a fast-growing, commercial technology/travel ..... full job details .....