BA Cityflyer Interim Financial Controller (12 Month FTC Maternity Cover)
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Financial Controller to join the business for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. This is a hands on role with responsibility for management of a lean finance team, supporting the CFO in all aspects of BA Cityflyer’s finance function.
This includes ownership of the financial control, forecast and budgets, ensuring that all internal and external reporting is delivered to the highest of standards and overseeing transformational projects.
As a key member of the Management Team, the role will oversee the delivery of business partner support and provide challenge, insight and direction to the Management and Leadership Teams across the diverse areas of the airline.
This is a hybrid working opportunity, where you can expect 60% or 3 days per week in the Manchester office.
The successful candidate would need to be available to start in July.
Next Steps
If you are interested in finding out more or this sounds like the role for you – please initially proceed to the job description to check you can meet our essential criteria.
At BA Cityflyer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can ALL be ourselves. We welcome applications from across our diverse communities to reflect our global business.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for BA Cityflyer Interim Financial Controller (12 Month FTC Maternity Cover) roles across British Airways's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,333 - £39,600 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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