Senior Finance Manager

Global Leisure business

Senior Finance Manager

Circa £95,000 + bonus

Farnborough / 3 days in office

This market leading, £2bn revenue Consumer facing global business engages with customers around the world. It has revolutionised its sector, providing people with an unrivalled experience as they engage with its best-in-class products and services.

Having made several acquisitions over the past 5 years with more in the pipeline, this agile and fantastically dynamic business is taking its next step of development and maturity.

Leading a team, the Senior Finance Manager will oversee financial operations for an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient financial management. This role is pivotal in managing the financial complexities of MRO operations, including inventory, labour costs, and compliance with aviation industry standards.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with operational goals and strategic objectives.
• Provide financial performance insights, including detailed analysis of maintenance costs, inventory, and labour efficiency.
• Prepare and oversee timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Consolidate financial data across MRO operations, including maintenance activities and facility performance.

Regulatory Compliance & Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with aviation industry financial regulations, including Part 145 requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and optimize financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes and compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee cost management related to spare parts, tooling, and workforce allocation.
• Monitor cash flow to ensure operational readiness for maintenance schedules and customer commitments.
• Drive process improvements to enhance financial operations, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals who are dedicated to supporting the maintenance function globally.
• Ensure the development of finance staff, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing across entities.

Required profile:

• ACA, CIMA or, ACCA qualified
• 6+ years of experience in finance roles, with at least 3+ years in an MRO capacity supporting operational functions (maintenance, engineering, or similar).
• Strong experience working in a multi-entity, global organization with a complex regulatory environment.
• Proven track record in managing financial performance for large-scale, capital-intensive operations such as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory and financial reporting requirements for MRO facilities.
• You enjoy working in a highly pressured, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, keen to engage as required by a growing business.
• Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and global teams.