Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S. A. is currently looking for a: Head of Financial Planning & AnalysisMain Responsibilities: Accountable for designing and managing the Company's budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring framework. Supports decision-making at both strategic and operational levels, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with the Company's long-term goals.

Closely collaborates with all departments, contributing to financial visibility effective planning and control during the construction and operational phases of the airport projectPrepares and coordinates the annual budget and mid-year revision processes, ensuring consistency across departments and alignment with strategic and project timelinesMaintains and updates long-term financial models to support business planning and scenario analysisLiaises with departments to consolidate inputs, validate assumptions, and support forecast accuracyPrepares management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses to support financial oversightMonitors budget execution and provides insights on deviations, cost drivers and performance trendsMaintains headcount and operational cost tracking models, working closely with relevant teams for financial planning supportSupports the development and implementation of MIS tools to enhance reporting automation and accuracyContributes to the continuous improvement of financial data flows and forecasting methodologiesCoordinates with internal and external stakeholders on financial modeling or data analytics initiativesRequirements:

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field3-5 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or business controllingPrior experience in capital-intensive industries is highly desirableExperience in infrastructure or airport development projects is a plusStrong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools (e. g. , MIS dashboards)Good working knowledge of financial modeling; familiarity with ERP systems is preferred Competencies:

Strong analytical thinking and attention to detailAbility to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environmentClear and effective communication skills, both written and verbalTeam-oriented, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionallyProactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilitiesAble to work independently and demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities