Aerospace Finance Controller – Assistant

Morson Group; Carterton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is recruiting an Assistant Finance Controller for a leading global aerospace and defence company. The role supports the Financial Controller and Finance Director with financial planning, cost control, forecasting and reporting on day-to-day operational costs and cash flow.

You will work with operational teams, procurement and finance colleagues to ensure costs, revenues and allocations are accurately recorded and reported, contributing to monthly close and UK Government reporting

Qualifications

• The candidate has strong working knowledge of finance, data, costs and forecasts.
• A formal accounting qualification is not essential; professional qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller with financial planning, reporting and analysis.
• Maintain cost, revenue and cash flow forecasts across the business.
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand resource needs and cost impacts.
• Monitor actual costs and revenue allocations and investigate variances.
• Prepare cost centre reports and provide financial analysis for management decisions.
• Support month-end activities including accruals and allocations.
• Review financial coding and procurement commitments for accuracy.
• Coordinate with Procurement on open commitments and timely cost recognition.
• Assist with payroll accounting, billing and invoicing processes.
• Support treasury and cash management activities.
• Identify and report financial risks and opportunities.
• Support regular operating planning and forecasting.
• Provide financial information for MOD and UK Government reporting.

Skills

Debits and credits

Cash flow forecasting

P&L reporting and analysis

Cost centre reporting

Financial forecasting

Procurement costs

Journals and accruals

Management reporting

Education

AAT or CIMA qualification

Job description

Morson Group is recruiting an Assistant Finance Controller for a leading global aerospace and defence company. The role supports the Financial Controller and Finance Director with financial planning, cost control, forecasting and reporting on day-to-day operational costs and cash flow.

You will work with operational teams, procurement and finance colleagues to ensure costs, revenues and allocations are accurately recorded and reported, contributing to monthly close and UK Government reporting