Permanent – Full time – Location: Newport/ Crawley |Hybrid
About AerFin
AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.
About the Role
We are looking for a qualified and proactive SG&A Accountantto lead process improvements across our month-end close and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) activities. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to enhance reporting accuracy, drive accountability, and support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Identifying and implementing efficiencies within month-end and FP&A processes.
- Partnering with SG&A budget holders to challenge assumptions and influence decisions that drive cost reductions.
- Maintaining accurate financial data and delivering clear, actionable reporting to support business decisions.
- Leading the end-to-end preparation of monthly outlooks, quarterly forecasts, and the annual budget for SG&A spend, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market conditions.
- Managing month- and year-end close processes and associated reporting for SG&A spend.
- Reviewing, approving, and managing journal entries and account reconciliations—including payroll and direct labour accounting—ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
- Supporting internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and applying current accounting standards.
- Driving continuous improvement across the finance function.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power Query and Power BI is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively across the business.
- A proactive, transformation-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and efficiency.
- Solid technical accounting knowledge, particularly in SG&A, payroll, and cost accounting.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit processes.
What we offer in return:
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
- Volunteering Leave
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Scheme
- 27 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
- Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
- Social events and much more
We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.
AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.
(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)