Financial Data Modeler and Systems Integrity Manager - FP&C

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Financial Data Modeler and Systems Integrity Manager - FP&C 

Based in Budapest 

Purpose of the position:

• This role is to maintain and enhance the accuracy, scalability and integrity of Wizz Air’s complex financial planning models. The role is critical to the timely delivery of reliable financial forecasts and supporting strategic decision-making in a dynamic high growth environment.
• The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in aviation with experience building and maintaining financial models in a similar role in industry, banking, Big 4 or consulting environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a requisite as well as confidence using advanced functions and data modelling techniques.
• The candidate will also be involved in optimizing the financial planning and analysis processes, automating simple tasks  and ensuring seamless interactions between systems to improve efficiency, and strengthen financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Model Development and Maintenance: Build, maintain and enhance our financial planning models including our rolling monthly forecasts (FCST), integrated P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow model, involvement in route profitability and development of our airline (AOC) reporting models.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Provide financial modelling support for ad hoc projects, business case analyses and evaluation of strategic initiatives.
• Data Integrity: Ensure model reliability and consistency by implementing robust quality controls in relation to input source data and model output data.
• Technology Integration: Utilize tools like Power BI, SQL and AI to automate and scale financial reporting processes and data analytics.
• Strategic Insights: Translate complex data into actionable insights and assist with preparation of month end and other ad hoc reports to finance leadership to inform business decisions.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Wizz Air's finance systems, including SAP Ariba, Skymetrics, BTP, MPS/FMPS, NewSkies, TMS, Power BI, and Excel dashboards and identify and implement potential optimization opportunities.
• Propose and implement solutions to enhance financial data management and financial reporting efficiency, reduce manual interventions and workarounds, and strengthen overall financial controls

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Access to advanced modelling and data visualization training programs.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support key strategic initiatives.
• Opportunities to lead projects that enhance financial planning capabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related fields.
• Chartered accounting qualification or equivalent is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in an equivalent FP&A role, financial modelling or data analysis.
• Solid understanding of IFRS Accounting Principles and in particular IFRS16.
• Advanced expertise in Excel is essential and proven ability to analyse complex datasets and financial models.
• Experience of working with Power BI, SAP Analytics, SQL or Python is a plus. 
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks in financial processes.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and other business units to drive improvements.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Reporting Line:

• Reports to the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Controlling.

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When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.