Finance Controller

About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

Role Profile

This role will be responsible for the preparation, delivery and evaluation of the monthly, quarterly and annual site accounts and budgets. Leading the Finance team, the successful candidate will provide a strategic approach to key stakeholders within the business for sound financial business decisions to be made.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, develop, and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting individual development.
• Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation and delivery of management accounts.
• Review and approve monthly accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner closely with Site General Managers to provide financial insight, challenge, and support to drive operational performance and strategic decision-making.
• Cash management & forecasting for local leadership and corporate leadership
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and undertaking periodic fixed asset inspections
• Oversee the purchase ledger and sales ledger functions, ensuring robust financial controls, compliance, and process efficiency.
• Oversight of Payroll
• Create weekly and monthly presentations to detail the financial performance of the business
• Liaising with key stakeholders (local leadership team and corporate team) to provide ad-hoc reporting and information
• Coordinate the year-end audit process and statutory accounts preparation, acting as the key contact for external auditors.
• Preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Work alongside the Sales Manager and Site General Managers to prepare, maintain, and review the five-year strategic business plan.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure strong financial governance and internal controls are maintained in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the competencies identified within the EHS Management System manual
• Promote a positive, participative, and proactive culture throughout the site that heavily focuses on safety of personnel and quality of products
• Regular travel will be required
  
  

Person Specification

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified
• Demonstratable leadership skills
• Ability to achieve key deadlines monthly
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience of operating at a controller level
• Manufacturing experience with an understanding of costing
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft excel
• Understanding of US GAAP accounting is desirable.