Job Description

Location:

Crawley, UK

Reports to:

Training Systems CFO

About this opportunity and Acron Aviation

Acron Aviation is a global leader in providing cutting-edge pilot training, simulation, avionics and flight data intelligence solutions to the aviation industry.
Within our Training Systems business unit, we have a diverse range of products, from Full Flight Simulators to Virtual Flight Decks, our pilot training solutions can be fully tailored to the specific needs and operations of airlines and training centres. In addition to our hardware and software, we provide a wide range of aftercare services to support customers through the lifecycle of their devices.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Financial Controller role within the Finance team, supporting the Training Systems business unit. You will be responsible for leading the accounting team within the UK, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. You will work closely with our Finance Business Partners and other Finance functions to support the Product Line Leaders, as well as the business unit's leadership team.

Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:

Customer First Own It Move Fast Speak Candidly

What we can offer:

25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days Private medical insurance with optional family cover Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x) Group income protection Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support Subsidised staff restaurant Staff car park incl. electric vehicle charging stations

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:Oversee the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements and variance analysis Maintain and implement strong internal controls and policies, including support to the payroll function Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and manage all tax and VAT submissions Liaise with external auditors and lead statutory reporting Manage Opex budgeting and forecasting to support the financial planning process Provide Cash Flow reporting and forecasting Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5, ensuring high performance and professional growth Support business improvement initiatives and cost-efficiency strategies Enable and support internal Product Line reporting, ensuring ERP process optimisation Ad hoc reporting

What you'll bring

The role of Financial Controller requires the following experience and skills:
Essential:Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting Qualified Accountant (ACA) Experience within a large blue-chip organisation Strong Excel and analytical skills

Desirable:SAP S/4 HANA Strong leadership and team development experience (minimum 3 years) Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing business Experience dealing with UK statutory accounting and external audit Exposure to working in a Sarbanes-Oxley control environment Resilient, working in a fast-moving PE-backed environment Gravitas to challenge the status quo and implement change Strong communicator within Finance as well as with senior management Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative Innovative, focused on continuous improvement and lean Ambitious, to create a best-in-class finance department

Please note: All candidates who wish to be considered for this vacancy must have the right to work in the UK.