Head of Financial Operations at AerFin

Llanwern Community, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashflow Forecasting, Liquidity Monitoring, Working-Capital Insight, Daily Banking Operations, Payment Governance, Treasury Support, Finance System Transformation, Process Mapping, Data Cleansing, UAT, Payroll Leadership, Month-End Close, Audit Support, People-Leadership

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Permanent – Full time – Location: Crawley or Newport |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 This is a high‑impact leadership position overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashflow, Banking and, in future, Payroll. Alongside running robust day‑to‑day operations, you will drive process redesign, automation, and system improvements as we implement a new ERP/finance system. If you thrive in change, enjoy building scalable processes, and want to influence the future of a global aviation business — this role is for you. What You’ll Lead End‑to‑end AP & AR operations, ensuring accuracy, control and efficiency Cashflow forecasting, liquidity monitoring and working‑capital insight Daily banking operations, payment governance and treasury support Finance‑system transformation: process mapping, data cleansing, UAT, and go‑live stabilisation Future transition and leadership of the Payroll function Transactional month‑end close activities and audit support Development of a high‑performing AP, AR and payroll team What You’ll Bring Senior experience leading AP/AR or transactional finance operations Strong knowledge of financial controls, cashflow, treasury and banking processes Demonstrated experience in finance transformation or ERP/system implementation Ability to redesign processes, improve automation and enhance control Excellent stakeholder management and people‑leadership skills Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred In return we offer: Discretionary Bonus Scheme Volunteering Leave Life Assurance Pension Scheme Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Healthcare Scheme Gym Membership discount Grandternity Leave Appreciation & Festive Rewards 28 days of annual with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme Season Ticket Loan Social events and much more 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. (NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)

Responsibilities

This leadership role oversees Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashflow, Banking, and future Payroll functions, ensuring robust day-to-day operations. The position will also drive process redesign, automation, and system improvements during a new ERP/finance system implementation.