Financial Operations Analyst

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

Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities across the business, providing accurate financial analysis, operational alignment and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, operational alignment and company profitability.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Coordinate annual budgeting processes with multiple business areas.

• Monitor actual performance against budget and analyse financial variances.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for senior leadership.

• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, incorporating market and business updates.

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, collaborating closely with teams such as Network, Operations, and Sales to gather inputs and provide financial advice on cost management and profitability.

• Challenge assumptions and validate financial inputs to improve forecast accuracy.

• Support business cases, investment decisions and strategic initiatives through financial analysis and scenario planning.

• Monitor cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial guidance and recommendations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial planning and reporting processes.

Academic background

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Solid understanding of financial statements and financial modelling.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis methodologies.

• Fluent in both Spanish and English.

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controlling, Finance or similar roles.

• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles.

• Exposure to strategic financial decision-making and business performance analysis is highly valued.

• Working under pressure and meeting deadlines, as the role demands handling tight deadlines, such as monthly and quarterly financial reviews and rolling forecasts.

• Understanding of financial statements, as knowledge of balance sheets, income

statements, and cash flow statements.

Skills

• Business Partnering

• Critical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Stakeholder Management

• Communication & Presentation Skills

• Attention to Detail

• Financial modeling

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.