Job Description

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.

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.

Strategic Planning:

Manage the CAA's annual charging consultation cycle, including business partnering with budget holders, cross-functional planning teams and subject matter experts. Analyse external factors that may present risks or opportunities to the CAA's funding model and impact-assess charging proposals to determine customer affordability, and impacts on demand and value perception. Design charging proposals for new funding requirements, to mitigate risks and to improve effectiveness and support operational teams in implementation. Develop and present consultation materials, analyse consultation responses, develop implementation options and support external stakeholder engagement where required.

Business Partnering:

Act as a trusted advisor to business units and colleagues at all levels of seniority, providing financial insights and guidance on funding and value-related matters. Partner with Regulatory, Corporate and Strategy colleagues to align financial goals with business objectives. Facilitate financial decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial information. Coaching and developing the awareness and importance of sustainable funding and value-for-money amongst non-financial colleagues at all levels of seniority.

Value and Impact:

Support the development and implementation of the Value and Impact framework across various initiatives working with colleagues across the CAA. Provide technical support, analysis and insights in the preparation of internal and external Value and Impact reporting. Develop measures for monitoring and demonstrating value and impact, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes.

Other:

Provide support and expertise to ad-hoc initiatives and projects across the CAA, including direct contribution to the strategic review of the CAA's funding model (Funding Structure Reform). Provide governance and financial control support across the CAA finance function through process improvements, auditor engagement and administrative duties.

About You

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).

Key Competencies:

Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent prioritisation and capable of managing competing, tight deadlines. Strong business acumen and understanding of revenue drivers. Ability to influence and drive change within the organisation. High attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.



To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 5 years.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on SC clearance please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)


The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

Relocation & Property

The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years' time. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations.


We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers.


We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search. We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028

Inclusive Recruitment

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.



As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Working With Us

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.





We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.


We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone -

Closing Date:

Monday 4th August 2025

Interview Date:

W/C Monday 11th & 18th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies please.

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