Transformation Performance & Finance Business Partner

At Vueling, we connect people, places and opportunities ✈️

As part of the IAG Group, we are one of Europe’s leading airlines, serving around 250 routes across 30 countries and welcoming millions of customers every year. With more than 5,000 employees, Vueling is the only European airline recognized as a Top Employer for three consecutive years. Driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping the future of aviation while creating an environment where our people can grow, contribute, and make an impact.

Mission

Own and drive the financial planning, controlling, performance reporting and governance processes of the Transformation area. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial forecasting, monthly performance monitoring, business planning, risk and opportunity assessment, and alignment with Finance and corporate governance forums. Acting as the financial focal point for the Transformation Office, this position provides visibility, transparency and decision-support to enable effective delivery of transformation objectives and value creation across the organization, with primary accountability for financial planning, performance management, reporting and financial governance activities

Tasks & responsibilities

• Own the financial planning and controlling framework for the Transformation area, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting and performance monitoring.

• Lead monthly closing activities related to transformation initiatives, ensuring accuracy and timely reflection of impacts in the P&L.

• Coordinate forecasting and reforecasting cycles, consolidating assumptions, risks and opportunities into a robust financial outlook.

• Manage the annual Business Plan process for Transformation, ensuring alignment between initiative roadmaps, financial commitments and corporate objectives.

• Develop and maintain financial performance dashboards, KPIs and reporting packs for senior leadership, Executive Committee and Group governance forums.

• Monitor transformation value delivery, tracking savings, benefits realization and financial performance against approved targets.

• Identify, assess and quantify financial risks and opportunities, propose mitigation actions where required.

• Ensure consistency of financial information presented to Finance, Management Committee, CFO and IAG governance bodies.

• Support decision-making through scenario analysis, business case evaluation and financial modelling.

Required Experience

• This role requires solid and demonstrable experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Controlling and P&L management. Experience in Programme Management, Transformation Offices or PMO environments may be considered complementary but does not replace the required financial expertise.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Controlling, Business Finance or equivalent finance functions. Experience supporting transformation programmes, PMOs or cross-functional initiatives is considered an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience leading monthly close, forecasting/reforecasting cycles and Business Plan preparation.

• Strong experience in P&L analysis, financial performance reporting and management reporting for senior stakeholders

Academic background

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related quantitative discipline.

• MBA, CFA, CIMA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is considered a plus.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • FP&A processes

  • Financial controlling

  • P&L management

  • Budgeting and forecasting

  • Business planning

  • Financial modelling

  • Performance reporting

• English and Spanish proficiency (C1 level).

💛 Vueling Values
Our values are what we believe in, what we stand for and how we behave.

• Make it happen

• Make it better

• Make it safe

• Make it cost-focused

• Make it customer-oriented

• Win together

Vueling is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status.