Financial Controller

Full-time– Permanent– Location: Newport or CrawleyI Hybrid

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

About The Role

We're currently searching for a Financial Controller to join our Finance team, comprised of 12 dedicated individuals. This role holds immense significance for our business, as you'll be the go-to person for our CFO, overseeing all financial operations, leading financial planning and analysis, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You’ll be responsible for driving process improvements, providing strategic insights, and collaborating with the CFO on strategic initiatives. If you’re passionate about financial leadership and making a tangible impact, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while actively participating in daily operations and leading by example to drive the achievement of company objectives.
• Oversee all financial operations, including financial forecasting, budgets and reporting ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Drive financial planning and analysis, providing strategic insights and decision support to the Executive Team.
• Improve financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and audit requirements, liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Partner with the CFO to navigate the organisation through upcoming strategic changes and growth initiatives.

You Will Ideally Need The Following

• Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) with a minimum of 6 years in a senior finance role
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, with a track record of successfully leading teams and driving results.
• Thorough understanding of UK GAAP accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organisation.

In Return We Offer

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Scheme
• Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
• 27 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Volunteering Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Social events and much more

We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.