Finance Manager : 50178

STS Technical Services; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider in Stansted is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and support leadership with accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical accounting background, previous finance experience, and a qualification such as ACA, CIMA, or ACCA. Key responsibilities include managing budgets and forecasts, providing commercial insight, and ensuring compliance with audit requests. The role offers competitive benefits and the potential for professional growth.

Benefits

Support for accounting qualification exams

Pension at 5 percent

Flexible on-site working

Private medical insurance included

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar all round finance role is essential.
• Aviation experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle financial operations and reporting.
• Oversee core accounting activities and budget forecasting.
• Provide commercial recommendations to the leadership team.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Organisational skills

Analytical abilities

Proficient in MS Office

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

STS Engine Services is hiring an experienced Finance Manager in Stansted, United Kingdom. This role is built for a technically strong accounting professional who can manage full cycle financial operations, support leadership with accurate reporting, and drive the commercial insight needed to support a growing aviation business. You will oversee core accounting activities, lead monthly management reporting, own audit and statutory requirements, and serve as a trusted financial partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.

If you want to step into a hands on role where your work shapes financial performance and supports long term operational success, this is the opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations and accruals
• Posting journals related to reconciliations
• Preparation of the monthly management accounts pack
• Presentation of management accounts to the Senior Leadership Team
• Oversight of aged debt and debtor cashflow
• AP invoice approvals
• VAT returns
• Full ownership of audit requests and statutory accounts requests
• Assistance with P11D processing
• Payroll posting
• Review of budgets to actuals
• Accounts reviews and GL posting analysis including identification of mis postings
• Ownership of budgeting and forecasting
• Ownership of day to day onsite finance requests from the Managing Director and leadership team
• Project, customer, and sales stream profitability reviewing and reporting
• Ability to work independently and provide commercial recommendations to the leadership team
• Line management of onsite finance support staff

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar all round Finance role is essential
• Aviation experience preferred but not required
• Qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Practice experience preferred
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with financial management software, ideally Sage Line 50
• Highly numerate with strong analytical abilities
• Experience working with multiple currencies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work confidentially and with integrity
• Flexible and willing to assist wherever required
• Professional presentation and conduct consistent with company standards

Benefits and Compensation

• Support offered for final accounting qualification exams if required
• PMI included at GT
• Pension at 5 percent
• Onsite required five days per week while allowing flexibility to four when needed

About STS Engine Services

STS Engine Services, formerly GT Engine Services, is a leading provider of aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and storage solutions. Based in Stansted, our team supports a global customer base with precision, integrity, and world class service. As part of STS Aviation Group, we are backed by one of the world’s largest MRO networks, enabling scalability, innovation, and long term career opportunities for our people.