About the Role
We are working with an ambitious, well-funded, mature scale-up in the Aerospace and Defence industry, with a vision to build a leading European industrial group through innovation, organic growth and acquisitions. This is a rare opportunity to join the business at an exciting time and stage of development and help build its finance function as it expands across Europe. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on Senior Finance Manager to work closely with the CFO and help scale and develop the group finance function.
Responsibilities
•Own and strengthen financial control processes, accounting policies and procedures
•Lead group reporting and consolidation under IFRS across multiple legal entities
•Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information
•Develop internal controls, governance frameworks and management reporting
•Act as the main point of contact for group and statutory auditors
•Support the financial aspects of acquisitions and due diligence
•Lead or support the financial integration of acquired businesses
•Establish consistent reporting, accounting and control processes across the group
•Collaborate with local finance team & leaders to ensure smooth integration
•Help build and develop the internal finance function
•Improve finance processes, systems and operational efficiency
•Support ERP implementations and optimization
•Manage external accounting providers and support the transition of activities in-house
•Build scalable finance infrastructure to support growth
•Work closely with the CFO on financial control, reporting and strategic initiatives
•Collaborate with finance stakeholders across multiple countries and legal entities
•Support centralized finance activities, including treasury, group reporting and investor reporting
Requirements
•Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field
•Experience in industrial/manufacturing sectors
•Significant experience in financial control, group finance or management accounting
•Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS and group consolidation
•Experience working in an international, multi-entity environment
•Exposure to M&A and post-acquisition integration
•Experience improving finance processes, controls, reporting and systems
•Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a pragmatic, hands-on approach
•Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
•Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a growing scale-up environment
•Fluency in English is essential
•Willingness and ability to travel across Europe, including periodic on-site work with acquired companies
Nice to Have
•A recognized accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA or equivalent) is highly desirable
•Big Four experience is highly desirable
•Other languages are a strong plus
Conditions
The role offers an opportunity to shape the finance function of a fast-growing and ambitious company, working closely with the CFO in an international environment and benefiting from a competitive package.
