Commercial Finance Director
Added 12 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£75,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1131 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 51% sure that is the right code. dnata is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
About the role
Department: Central Functions
Location: London Heathrow
Who are we?
Dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK. As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer’s unique needs. We’re a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients.
The Role
This role oversees a broad remit, providing financial advice, leading strategic planning, and ensuring the finance function supports business growth. They are responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies, driving revenue, and maximizing profitability. They will also oversee the production of business cases. This role involves a mix of financial management, business partnering, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Form a close working relationship with the CEO, CFO and other Senior Leaders
- Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
- Managing the budgeting and forecasting process across areas of responsibility.
- Leading monthly business review process alongside COO; ensuring the correct balance of challenge and support is provided
- Recruiting, training, and developing finance team members, ensuring effective team performance.
- Acting as a strategic partner to drive performance, support growth and lead improvement initiatives across the business
Essential
- Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification
- Meet the requirement for a commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
- Exceptional communication skills at all levels including reporting and presentation skills
- Strong IT skills, always being ahead of new technologies
- Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
- High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
- Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.
- Embraces change and transformation
- Experience with SAP/Power BI
- Familiarity with accounting, tax, and e-commerce legislation
- Experience with retail, logistics and stock
- Prior experience of aviation industry
What's in it for you?
- An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family.
- Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
- Free tea and coffee
- Simply health Plan
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 1131 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~395k in sampleP25 £51kP75 £116k
£37kmedian £76kgoing rate £75k£167k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1131 going rate of £75,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.