Date: 21 Jul 2025
Location: Gatwick, GB
Company: Civil Aviation Authority
Salary: £60,000 up to £68,000 dependent upon experience
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Security Level: SC
Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
We are the UK’s aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

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THE ROLE

The Senior Funding and Value Business Partner will support the Head of Funding and Value in delivering the organisation’s funding strategy and impact reporting. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, business partnering, internal and external report writing and data modelling and analysis. The role is critical in ensuring the organisation can effectively demonstrate its value and secure sustainable funding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the CAA’s funding model, primarily running the annual charging consultation.
• Provide subject matter expertise on charging queries, financial forecasting and other ad-hoc analysis.
• Support the delivery of the CAA’s value and impact framework, including business partnering, analysis and reporting.
• Support stakeholder engagement, both internal and external.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO BE A:

• Professional accounting qualification desirable, may be suitable for a part-qualified accountant with ample experience.
• Proven experience in a finance business partner role, with a focus on funding and demonstrating value-for-money.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills. The role would suit candidates with an economic background.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).