Long Term Financial Controller Manager (- Internal Job - Only For Current Vueling Employees)

This job is only for current Vueling employees. At Vueling, we love things to happen. We always try to go one step further and do it better. More than a job– it's a way of life.
That's why we work together as a team made up of talented and passionate people, collaborating, supporting and complementing each other.
We are one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines, with special relevance in the Spanish domestic market, as well as in France and Italy.
Job Purpose Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive long-term financial planning processes, focusing on cash flow, balance sheet management, and fleet financing, within Vueling's financial operations, while aligning with organisational and group-level strategies, to ensure financial stability, optimised resource allocation, and strategic alignment for sustained growth.
Main Accountabilities Consolidate inputs from fleet, network, and commercial teams, creating a comprehensive financial overview that guides strategic decisions and supports stakeholder confidence.Ensure liquidity, optimise cash utilisation, and maintain accurate tracking of financial obligations to safeguard the organisation's financial health.Produce accurate financial statements that integrate costs from fleet operations and leasing with revenue forecasts, supporting balanced growth strategies.Identify the root causes of discrepancies, propose corrective actions, and refine future financial planning processes for improved accuracy.Ensure CAPEX is allocated efficiently and monitored effectively, aligning with the company's long-term strategic goals.Provide data-driven recommendations that balance cash flow, asset depreciation, and long-term debt commitments.Enable seamless access to historical and forecasted data for comparative analysis, supporting informed decision-making across departments.Foster collaboration and provide accurate, timely financial data to stakeholders, enhancing organisational transparency and decision-making.Anticipate and quantify the financial implications of external factors such as fuel price changes, currency fluctuations, or capacity adjustments, delivering actionable insights to management.Enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial forecasting and reporting processes, streamlining workflows across the finance department.Generate tailored insights for critical strategic decisions, including evaluating the feasibility of investment opportunities or cost-saving measures.Uphold organisational integrity by adhering to financial reporting standards and legal obligations, reducing risk exposure.Improve coordination and understanding between finance and operational teams, enhancing the overall effectiveness of financial planning and execution.Main Responsibilities - Tasks Build and maintain the company's long-term financial models, including 3-year and 10-year business plans.Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and debt monitoring processes.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align fleet-related costs and revenue projections.Analyse variances between actual financial performance and forecasts.Manage the company's CAPEX planning and expenditure tracking.Lead the financial evaluation of fleet acquisition, leasing, and renewal decisions.Develop and maintain historical and prospective financial scenario repositories.Act as a financial point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including treasury, fleet management, and investor relations.Provide strategic financial support for operational adjustments and macroeconomic impacts.Implement and optimise financial planning tools like AnaPlan.Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support high-level decision-making.Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for financial reporting.Facilitate workshops and training for cross-departmental alignment on financial processes.Main Relationships Treasury and Administration: To synchronise efforts on cash flow and working capital management, ensuring a robust financial position.Fleet Management: To evaluate the financial implications of fleet decisions, including leasing and acquisitions, and their integration into long-term plans.Commercial, Strategy, and Revenue Teams: To incorporate revenue-generating strategies into financial models, ensuring feasibility and profitability.Operations and Ground Services: To align operational needs with CAPEX and budget planning, fostering efficiency and cost control.Short-Term Financial Planning Team: To ensure a seamless connection between short-term and long-term financial objectives, integrating day-to-day planning with strategic goals.IAG Finance: To align Vueling's financial strategies with broader group-level objectives and compliance standards.Fleet Lessors and Financial Institutions: To negotiate and manage leasing agreements, ensuring cost-effective fleet operations and financing.Investor Relations: To deliver transparent and detailed financial reports, fostering confidence among external stakeholders.Education A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering.Solid academic grounding in financial modelling, analysis, and strategic planning.Expertise in analysing and preparing financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and understanding the interdependencies among these elements.Deep understanding of fleet financing structures (e.g., leasing, purchase agreements, depreciation impacts).Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to construct and interpret complex financial models, including variance analyses and scenario planning.Familiarity with financial tools and software, such as AnaPlan (or equivalent).Experience At least 3 to 5 years in roles related to financial planning, corporate finance, or consulting, ideally within dynamic and fast-paced environments.Proven track record of handling high-level financial models and working with senior stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to manage and synthesise inputs from cross-functional teams, such as fleet, revenue, and operations.Hands-on experience in long-term financial modelling for business plans with horizons of 3 to 10 years.Involvement in stakeholder management, particularly with senior executives, for decision-making and strategic alignment.Successful navigation of fast-paced, highly dynamic work environments where priorities shift rapidly.Competencies Proactivity.Problem solving.Stakeholder management.Languages Fluent in English (C1 or higher) for professional communication, report preparation, and stakeholder discussions.
Location Viladecans (Barcelona).
Level Individual Contributor 4
Our benefits Every single person who works with us is unique. And we want your experience of working at Vueling to be just as unique. Our employee benefits include staff travel, discounts, flexible working model and much more!
We have won the award for the "Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe 2021" at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, the world's largest annual airline passenger satisfaction survey. We will continue to work hard to always offer the best customer experience!

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