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Head of Finance

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Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Harlington, Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£65k - £90k Annual
Full-Time
If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at . We're here to help!

About the job

The Head of Finance is a senior leadership position responsible for the financial management, commercial support, governance, and strategic financial planning of the London Heathrow Passenger Reduced Mobility Services (PRS) contract within the Transport & Aviation Division.

The role will partner closely with operational leadership, contract management teams, Heathrow Airport stakeholders, and corporate finance functions to drive financial performance, maximise contract profitability, ensure compliance with contractual obligations, and support business growth initiatives. The postholder will provide financial leadership across all aspects of the PRS operation, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate forecasting, and insightful decision-making support.

Financial Leadership & Business Partnering

Act as the lead finance partner for the Heathrow PRS contract and ABM leadership team.
Provide strategic financial guidance to support operational and commercial decision-making.
Develop strong relationships with operational managers, contract directors, and Heathrow Airport stakeholders.
Translate financial performance into meaningful operational insights and recommendations. Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
Deliver monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and cash flow performance.
Develop scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support contract decisions and business cases. Contract & Commercial Management

Ensure full financial compliance with Heathrow Airport contractual requirements.
Support contract negotiations, pricing reviews, change requests, and contract extensions.
Monitor key financial and commercial performance indicators.
Evaluate financial risks and opportunities associated with service delivery and contract performance.
Support mobilisation and transition activities for new or amended services. Financial Control & Governance

Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes.
Ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost allocation, and balance sheet management.
Manage internal and external audit requirements.
Oversee financial risk management and mitigation activities. Operational Performance Support

Work collaboratively with operational teams to improve productivity, workforce planning, and cost efficiency.
Analyse labour costs, productivity metrics, and operational performance indicators.
Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven financial analysis.
Provide financial input into workforce planning and resource allocation strategies. Stakeholder Management

Present financial performance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Build effective relationships with Heathrow Airport finance and commercial stakeholders.
Collaborate with Corporate Finance, HR, Procurement, Payroll, and Shared Service functions.
Support board-level reporting and executive presentations as required. Team Leadership

Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial excellence. Requirements

Essential

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex operational environment.
Strong commercial finance and business partnering background.
Experience managing large-scale service contracts and P&L responsibility.
Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and risk management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to influence senior operational and executive leaders.
Experience leading and developing finance teams. Desirable

Experience within aviation, facilities management, transport, outsourcing, or airport operations.
Experience managing contracts with public-sector or regulated stakeholders.
Knowledge of Heathrow Airport operational environments and service contracts.
Experience supporting labour-intensive operations with large frontline workforces. Benefits

We're proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
Get Fit Programme
Financial and legal support
Cycle to work scheme
Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisisFor more information about ABM's benefits, visit our

About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

For more information, visit .

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme

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Head of Finance

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library

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Harlington, Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£65k - £90k Annual
Full-Time
If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at . We're here to help!

About the job

The Head of Finance is a senior leadership position responsible for the financial management, commercial support, governance, and strategic financial planning of the London Heathrow Passenger Reduced Mobility Services (PRS) contract within the Transport & Aviation Division.

The role will partner closely with operational leadership, contract management teams, Heathrow Airport stakeholders, and corporate finance functions to drive financial performance, maximise contract profitability, ensure compliance with contractual obligations, and support business growth initiatives. The postholder will provide financial leadership across all aspects of the PRS operation, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate forecasting, and insightful decision-making support.

Financial Leadership & Business Partnering

Act as the lead finance partner for the Heathrow PRS contract and ABM leadership team.
Provide strategic financial guidance to support operational and commercial decision-making.
Develop strong relationships with operational managers, contract directors, and Heathrow Airport stakeholders.
Translate financial performance into meaningful operational insights and recommendations. Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
Deliver monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and cash flow performance.
Develop scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support contract decisions and business cases. Contract & Commercial Management

Ensure full financial compliance with Heathrow Airport contractual requirements.
Support contract negotiations, pricing reviews, change requests, and contract extensions.
Monitor key financial and commercial performance indicators.
Evaluate financial risks and opportunities associated with service delivery and contract performance.
Support mobilisation and transition activities for new or amended services. Financial Control & Governance

Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes.
Ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost allocation, and balance sheet management.
Manage internal and external audit requirements.
Oversee financial risk management and mitigation activities. Operational Performance Support

Work collaboratively with operational teams to improve productivity, workforce planning, and cost efficiency.
Analyse labour costs, productivity metrics, and operational performance indicators.
Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven financial analysis.
Provide financial input into workforce planning and resource allocation strategies. Stakeholder Management

Present financial performance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Build effective relationships with Heathrow Airport finance and commercial stakeholders.
Collaborate with Corporate Finance, HR, Procurement, Payroll, and Shared Service functions.
Support board-level reporting and executive presentations as required. Team Leadership

Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial excellence. Requirements

Essential

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex operational environment.
Strong commercial finance and business partnering background.
Experience managing large-scale service contracts and P&L responsibility.
Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and risk management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to influence senior operational and executive leaders.
Experience leading and developing finance teams. Desirable

Experience within aviation, facilities management, transport, outsourcing, or airport operations.
Experience managing contracts with public-sector or regulated stakeholders.
Knowledge of Heathrow Airport operational environments and service contracts.
Experience supporting labour-intensive operations with large frontline workforces. Benefits

We're proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
Get Fit Programme
Financial and legal support
Cycle to work scheme
Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisisFor more information about ABM's benefits, visit our

About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

For more information, visit .

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme
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