Senior Director, Commercial Finance (12 month FTC)

Travel. It's one of life's simple pleasures. But, ooof, planning it can feel like hard work. For the last 20 years we've been on a mission to empower every traveller with innovative tools, insights and experiences that help people get to where they're going, so they can spend more time out exploring the world, and less time anxiously bouncing around 25 browser tabs and endless spreadsheets. Our traveller-first approach drives everything we do and it's never been more important than it is today.

When we launched as a flight comparison site back in 2003, we changed the game by helping travellers feel smart, like they were in on a secret, that promise hasn't changed. And today, while we're a world leader in travel, with millions of people using our products every single day we know there's so much more we can be doing.

Being part of Skyscanner means joining a team hell bent on building the world's most innovative, and helpful travel experiences possible. We're hugely ambitious and believe we have the chance to genuinely challenge and disrupt the industry.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Director of Commercial Finance to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a critical leadership role within our finance team reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, finance business partners and supporting the business in making data-driven decisions to deliver results and growth.

The successful candidate will be a strategic finance leader with strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and a proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the Financial Planning and Partnering team, providing strategic financial insights to support business decision-making and long-term growth plans.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Alignment of Financial plans and Strategy: Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.
• Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, providing actionable insights and recommendations to optimise performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Data-Driven Analysis: Utilize financial data, trends, and business trends and metrics to identify opportunities, cost efficiencies, and risks.
• Performance Management: Monitor and analyse key financial metrics, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to support business decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to streamline financial processes, improve reporting systems, and enhance overall efficiency within the team.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Accounting Qualification (ICAS, ACCA, ICAEW etc)
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in commercial finance, financial planning and analysis, or a related finance leadership role, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in leading and developing finance teams, with a focus on leading at scale, driving performance and building strong collaborative relationships.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of business strategy and market dynamics, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Analytical Skills: Expertise in financial modelling, data analysis, and advanced financial techniques to support strategic decision-making.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Workday, Adaptive planning, Prophix) and advanced knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint
• Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex business challenges and deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.