Head of Finance

Aerotron Composites Ltd is a privately owned company which is part of the Aerotron Group of aviation companies. We have a new purpose-built facility in Chatteris, focusing on manufacturing aircraft components for several major Aerospace and Defence OEMs. We are a global leader in the Aerospace and Defence industries and the partner-of-choice for best-in-class product development, manufacture and repair.

What makes us unique is our combined experiences, skill and knowledge in engineering, manufacturing and repair, and we need the right people to join us on our journey to delivering our vision. Our company is built around our people as we encourage diversity of thought, empower team members to collaborate and enhance our joint future through their personal development. We take great pride in what we deliver, and want to leverage our collective talents, passion, and hard work by putting the customer at the forefront of our business.

We are looking for Head of Finance & HR to join our Senior Leadership Team. The SLT are collectively accountable for the strategic direction of the company and its performance. The Head of Finance & HR is responsible for the financial performance of the company and its associated reporting, and the execution of the HR strategy and oversee core areas of the HR department. Salary and responsibility will be offered according to experience and qualifications.

Job Purpose:
As Head of Finance & HR, you will be an active member of the SLT and will be responsible for end-to-end finance and accounting functions of the company and core areas of HR including recruitment, employee relations, employee engagement and payroll.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage the company's cash flow, monitor and report on financial performance and make recommendations for improvement
- Production of monthly management accounts and balance Sheet reconciliations
- Responsible for all areas of accounts receivable including producing sale invoices, revenue reports, credit control, responding to customer invoice queries
- Oversee accounts payable which is administered by the Finance Assistant
- Banking including posting bank movements and supplier payment runs
- Work closely with SLT to produce forecast/budgets
- Continuous improvement of ERP system
- Job cost variance analysis and feedback to improve costing/estimating/BOM data using newly implemented ERP system
- Manage annual external audit
- Prepare annual statutory accounts, quarterly VAT returns and annual P11D’s
- Oversee payroll, recruitment, employee relations and all other core area’s of HR
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure the financial stability and growth of the company
- Work closely with the Managing Director and other senior management to provide financial insights and advice to support the growth and success of the business
- Day to day management of finance and HR team

Other Duties:

- Oversee Facilities and IT departments and resolve any escalated issues
- Participate in company Governance and risk register alongside SLT
- Preparation of financial and HR data for board meetings

Key Skills
- Qualified accountant ACCA or CIMA with 5 years PQE
- Previous experience as FC or Head of Finance required, comfortable with end-to-end finance
- Previous HR and payroll experience advantageous
- Experience of working in manufacturing and understanding of BOM’s desirable
- Advanced knowledge of MS excel preferred
- Knowledge of Syspro or other manufacturing ERP systems highly desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills - able to build rapport with a diverse group of employees and stakeholders
- Proven experience in developing and implementing financial policies and procedures to ensure financial stability and growth
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail

What are the Benefits for You?

You will be offered a full-time contract which comes with a competitive salary. The role is 40 hours per week 08:00 - 16:45, Monday to Friday.

Benefits Include;
- 28 days holiday including statutory and public holidays
- Generous Pension
- Private Healthcare Membership
- Free on-site parking
- Staff canteen facility
- Free on site newly equipped gym for staff use

You will receive a comprehensive induction, on-site training which will cover all aspects of the role, and Health, Safety and Fire and HR compliance training.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chatteris, PE16 6TT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person