Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

<h2>International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:</h2><h2>Head of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</h2><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul>
<li>Prepares and coordinates the annual budget and mid-year revision processes, ensuring alignment with strategic and project timelines</li>
<li>Maintains and updates long-term financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis</li>
<li>Liaises with departments to consolidate inputs, validate assumptions, and support forecast accuracy</li>
<li>Prepares management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses to support financial oversight</li>
<li>Monitors budget execution and provides insights on deviations, cost drivers and performance trends</li>
<li>Maintains headcount and operational cost tracking models, working closely with relevant teams for financial planning support</li>
<li>Supports the development and implementation of MIS tools to enhance reporting automation and accuracy</li>
<li>Contributes to the continuous improvement of financial data flows and forecasting methodologies</li>
<li>Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders on financial modeling or data analytics initiatives</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or business controlling</li>
<li>Prior experience in capital-intensive industries is highly desirable; experience in infrastructure or airport development projects is a plus</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools (e.g., MIS dashboards)</li>
<li>Good working knowledge of financial modeling; familiarity with ERP systems is preferred</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of English language, both oral and written</li>
</ul><h2>Competencies</h2><ul>
<li>Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment</li>
<li>Team-oriented, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally</li>
<li>Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities</li>
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