Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Aeropeople Limited
- Location
- Cambridge
- Posted
- 04 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 09 Aug 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Working for one of the world’s largest, privately- owned aerospace and
defence companies, my client is now looking for an experienced
Financial Controller to be based at their head office in Cambridge.
Delivering innovation and excellence in engineering, support solutions
and services in the air, on land and at sea they were established more
than 100 years ago, have almost 5,000 employees and an annual turnover
of around £1.3 billion. They specialise in the conversion,
modification, maintenance and support of civil and military aircraft,
defence vehicle engineering, shelter manufacture, composite solutions
and the provision of personnel, training and advice.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Controller will be
responsible for ensuring that the finance department within the
Aerostructures and Land Systems business unit delivers its objective
of supporting all financial aspects of the business at an operational
level.
Main Responsibilities:
* Development of financial knowledge and process discipline across
the wider business with a clear focus on helping to improve
overall business performance
* Ensure finance team is effective in delivering support to the
business through active coaching and mentoring to match output to
business needs
* Work with central finance teams to provide reporting, budget and
forecast information that meets or exceeds required standard
* Coordination and production of all periodical financial reporting
information within the business unit and the Group which will
include preparation of statutory accounts for entities under
direct control and management of the audit process
* Ensure that proactive cash management is given the same importance
as profit targets
* Ensure all finance team members have a clear development plan to
support their annual PDR that meets the needs of both the
individual and the business unit
* Develop a continuous improvement plan related to all financial
management and reporting
* Ensure compliance with external reporting and tax regimes such as
VAT for the entities that fall solely within the business unit
* Ensure all balance sheet accounts are appropriately managed,
controlled and reported
Benefits:
* Basic salary up to £70,000 per annum
* Discretionary bonus
* Enhanced company pension scheme
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday Trading (option to buy or sell days)
* Onsite parking
* Perks at Work- employee savings/ discounts
* Critical Illness Insurance/ Dental Insurance/ Travel Insurance/
Gadget Insurance
* Life Assurance as standard (plus option to increase cover)
* Healthcare cash plan
* Cycle to Work scheme
About You:
* Fully qualified chartered (or equivalent) accountant
* Proven experience in leading a finance team and providing
mentoring in specialist areas.
* Strong technical ability and post qualification experience,
preferably with proven experience within engineering and/or
projects based organisation.
* Desire to drive continuous improvement into existing processes.
* Analysing and presenting complex problems in the absence of
perfect information.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills which
demonstrate clear and concise thought processes and the ability to
lead others to a conclusion.
* Preparation of high quality financial analysis and reports for key
internal stakeholders;
* Self-motivation and proactive approach to work, as this role
requires a high degree of autonomy and independent thought to
identify and creatively solve problems.
* Working and engaging with non-finance personnel at all levels and
managing differing interests.
* A thorough understanding of foreign exchange currency exposure
management and risk mitigation
You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must
hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the
past 5 years
About Aeropeople:
Aeropeople are a leading dedicated Aerospace and Autosport technical
services provider specialising in the recruitment of permanent and
temporary staff. With our heritage firmly embedded in the Aerospace
industry, we ensure the highest levels of expertise and commitment not
only our customers but in placing our permanent & temporary staff.
With our head office in Cambridge, support offices throughout the UK
and offices in Germany, UAE and Italy, Aeropeople are best placed to
service your career aspirations
defence companies, my client is now looking for an experienced
Financial Controller to be based at their head office in Cambridge.
Delivering innovation and excellence in engineering, support solutions
and services in the air, on land and at sea they were established more
than 100 years ago, have almost 5,000 employees and an annual turnover
of around £1.3 billion. They specialise in the conversion,
modification, maintenance and support of civil and military aircraft,
defence vehicle engineering, shelter manufacture, composite solutions
and the provision of personnel, training and advice.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Controller will be
responsible for ensuring that the finance department within the
Aerostructures and Land Systems business unit delivers its objective
of supporting all financial aspects of the business at an operational
level.
Main Responsibilities:
* Development of financial knowledge and process discipline across
the wider business with a clear focus on helping to improve
overall business performance
* Ensure finance team is effective in delivering support to the
business through active coaching and mentoring to match output to
business needs
* Work with central finance teams to provide reporting, budget and
forecast information that meets or exceeds required standard
* Coordination and production of all periodical financial reporting
information within the business unit and the Group which will
include preparation of statutory accounts for entities under
direct control and management of the audit process
* Ensure that proactive cash management is given the same importance
as profit targets
* Ensure all finance team members have a clear development plan to
support their annual PDR that meets the needs of both the
individual and the business unit
* Develop a continuous improvement plan related to all financial
management and reporting
* Ensure compliance with external reporting and tax regimes such as
VAT for the entities that fall solely within the business unit
* Ensure all balance sheet accounts are appropriately managed,
controlled and reported
Benefits:
* Basic salary up to £70,000 per annum
* Discretionary bonus
* Enhanced company pension scheme
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday Trading (option to buy or sell days)
* Onsite parking
* Perks at Work- employee savings/ discounts
* Critical Illness Insurance/ Dental Insurance/ Travel Insurance/
Gadget Insurance
* Life Assurance as standard (plus option to increase cover)
* Healthcare cash plan
* Cycle to Work scheme
About You:
* Fully qualified chartered (or equivalent) accountant
* Proven experience in leading a finance team and providing
mentoring in specialist areas.
* Strong technical ability and post qualification experience,
preferably with proven experience within engineering and/or
projects based organisation.
* Desire to drive continuous improvement into existing processes.
* Analysing and presenting complex problems in the absence of
perfect information.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills which
demonstrate clear and concise thought processes and the ability to
lead others to a conclusion.
* Preparation of high quality financial analysis and reports for key
internal stakeholders;
* Self-motivation and proactive approach to work, as this role
requires a high degree of autonomy and independent thought to
identify and creatively solve problems.
* Working and engaging with non-finance personnel at all levels and
managing differing interests.
* A thorough understanding of foreign exchange currency exposure
management and risk mitigation
You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must
hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the
past 5 years
About Aeropeople:
Aeropeople are a leading dedicated Aerospace and Autosport technical
services provider specialising in the recruitment of permanent and
temporary staff. With our heritage firmly embedded in the Aerospace
industry, we ensure the highest levels of expertise and commitment not
only our customers but in placing our permanent & temporary staff.
With our head office in Cambridge, support offices throughout the UK
and offices in Germany, UAE and Italy, Aeropeople are best placed to
service your career aspirations
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