Head of Finance Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion for being the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier. Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow. Location: UK Salary: Competitive EXCELLENT BENEFITS 25 days holiday bank holidays Pension Healthcare scheme Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Retail discounts Training opportunities 37.5 hours per week – 1 pm finish on a Friday Hybrid working To be successful in this position, you will have/be; Financial Control, Reporting & Governance Develop and implement financial strategies and plans that align with the company's objectives and goals Monitor and analyse financial data to identify trends and patterns and provide recommendations to senior management and the Executive Team Produce statutory accounts to include IS, Statement of Financial Position, Cashflow, tax pack etc Deliver to FP&A a final consolidated TB into the management accounts pack, including all journals, to allow the FP&A to analyse the result Develop monthly account reconciliation process for all accounts Manage the process around maintenance of the GLs and posting to the GLs Develop control environment: continually assess the control environment and suggest and implement changes to it throughout the business Financial Operations Drive the accounts receivable function to ensure all invoices are raised accurately in a timely fashion and chased so that payments are received on time in full, including assisting with currency terms in bids Drive the accounts payable function to ensure the best use of their time and Company money Ensure that Payroll pays all employees are paid on time and in full Treasury Management Assist the Finance Director with the management of the banking relationships, including forex requirements Manage daily cash and develop and sustain a process that forecasts six months, including producing supporting documentation for quarterly covenants. External stakeholder management Manage all financial internal and external audits Assist the Finance Director in developing a cost-effective tax structure and strategy and managing external providers Ensure all regulatory items to allow the business to be conducted legally and easily are regularly reviewed and amended as required, for example, the customs arrangements Ensure all external reporting, for example, to banks and our Chinese owners or Stock exchange regulators, is completed on time Ensure accurate and timely worldwide regulatory filing for e.g. Tax, VAT, NS, PSA, P11D etc Team management, policies and procedures Manage and allocate work amongst the team to effectively deliver the role's requirements Drive the continuing development and motivation of the team and instil a can-do attitude With regard to direct reports, recruit, coach, appraise, feedback, train, and manage day-to-day performance, including regular formal reviews to drive continual improvement Recommend new procedures and policies that will improve the efficiency of the Company Other Ad-hoc reporting and duties to support the Finance Director, Executive Team and wider business Skills and experience required Qualified Accountant – ACA or CIMA preferred – with IFRS experience Prior experience working in a manufacturing/physical product environment Minimum of 7 years of experience in a financial leadership role, preferably within the aviation or manufacturing industry Proven to be a self-motivated, dedicated and proactive member of a Finance team, with a commitment to getting the job done to the deadlines set Dedicated to furthering the standards of the department and finding solutions that fit the business Excellent interpersonal skills and understanding of organisations, being able to explain financial information and terminology to non-technical parties clearly and communicate effectively at all levels Able to effectively adapt to swiftly evolving scenarios and environments within a rapidly expanding business context Capacity to perform effectively under tight deadlines, prioritise competing tasks and manage conflicting demands Proficient in the use of ERP software (preferably Epicor) applications along with advanced Excel skills The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft Seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China. We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join us Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course. Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer. Please view our website for access to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice. The closing date for applications is 10th January 2025. Please note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.