Senior Integrated Planning Manager

Purpose of the role

The Senior Integrated Planning Manager is pivotal role within the Financial & Integrated Planning department, responsible for leading a team of four Integrated Planning Managers (Commercial, Fleet, Finance and Operations). In this cross-functional role, the position-holder will design, coordinate, and oversee integrated planning processes to ensure that group-wide forecasts, cost-saving initiatives, and revenue targets are translated into executable plans—delivered reliably and on time. 

Responsibilities

Planning Integration & Governance: 

• Lead the integrated planning process across Commercial, Operations, Finance and Fleet, to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery. 
• Develop and maintain planning frameworks that convert strategy into operational plans with clear timelines and KPIs. 
• Facilitate timely coordination between business functions to address interdependencies and mitigate execution risks. 
• Ensure proper governance of business cases, including the validation of benefit tracking and accountability mechanisms. 

Forecasting Support & Execution Oversight: 

• Partner with Financial Planning and Controlling teams to ensure forecast assumptions are grounded in executable plans. 
• Track delivery of key inputs to group forecasts (revenue, cost, capacity), identify gaps, and recommend mitigating actions. 
• Support operational teams in building executable plans post-strategy approval; identify and flag risks to delivery timelines or outcomes. 

Business Case Follow-up: 

• Ensure ongoing follow-up of approved business cases to assess execution progress and realization of cost savings or revenue benefits. 
• Hold business case owners accountable for delivery, escalating deviations and working with teams to course-correct as needed. 
• Support in developing lessons learned and standardized approaches for future business cases. 

Leadership Responsibilities: 

• Manage and develop a team of four Integrated Planning Managers, each focused on a core functional domain. 
• Promote a collaborative, performance-driven culture that emphasizes execution, accountability, and problem-solving. 
• Build a strong internal network with functional leaders across the business to foster planning transparency and ownership. 

Experience

5-7+ years of relevant work experience in planning, strategy execution, or business performance roles—preferably in the aviation, logistics, consulting, or transport sectors. 

Hard skills

• Strong understanding of integrated business planning principles, financial forecasting, and performance tracking. 
• Familiarity with airline or operational planning cycles is an advantage. 
• Skilled in using planning tools, dashboards, and structured reporting to track execution and escalate deviations. 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field is required. 
• Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage. 

Language

Fluent written and verbal English is a must 

Skills and competencies

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders. 
• Sharp analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset in addressing gaps in execution. 
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence without direct authority. 
• Collaborative leader with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude and a passion for delivering results.