Financial Controller

One Air; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A British all-cargo airline is seeking a Financial Controller to deliver accurate financial reporting and play a central role in management accounts, budget monitoring, and VAT reporting. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years PQE with strong cash flow management and analytical skills, preferably in the aviation sector. You will collaborate closely with the CFO to influence strategic decisions and support improvements across financial processes. Joining offers an opportunity to impact strategy and contribute to the airline's financial future.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification with 3–5 years PQE.
• Significant experience as a Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller.
• Background in the Aviation industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed monthly management accounts and analysis.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and tax compliance.

Skills

Cash flow management

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

People management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Professional qualification: ACA, ACMI or ACCA

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller – Hampton Wick

Job Title: Financial Controller

Salary: c. £110,000

Location: Hampton Wick (Office-based 4 days, WFH 1 day)

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About Us

One Air is a new British all-cargo airline dedicated to providing reliable, worldwide full-charter services to the international freight forwarding, logistics and air charter markets. Operating three iconic Boeing 747-400 Special Freighters and two brand new Boeing 777Fs, we support clients with ad‑hoc charter flights, short‑term project solutions, and long‑term freighter programmes designed to meet evolving global demand. Backed by an experienced leadership team and a commitment to safety, service excellence, and operational reliability, One Air continues to expand its fleet and capabilities as the UK’s newest cargo airline.

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Financial Controller to take ownership of delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting for our organisation. You will play a central role in monthly management accounts, budget monitoring, VAT reporting and overall financial control.

Partnering closely with the CFO and Directors, you’ll influence strategic decision‑making, support business development activity and drive improvements across financial processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Prepare detailed monthly management accounts with performance, trend and variance analysis.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, accruals and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate VAT returns and tax compliance.
• Manage statutory accounts preparation and lead the year‑end audit process with external auditors.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Support group reporting including multi‑currency (FX) consolidation.
• Deliver costing analysis and provide financial insight to support operational decisions.
• Partner with the CFO and Directors on business development, cost assessments and planning.
• Identify and support system enhancements, particularly around analytics and forecasting tools.
• Produce ad hoc reporting and undertake project work, including cost‑reduction initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking candidates who bring:

• Professional qualification: ACA, ACMI or ACCA, with 3–5 years PQE.
• Significant experience as a Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller.
• Background in the Aviation industry (highly desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge: IFRS, group reporting, multi‑currency environments.
• Demonstrated ability in cash flow management, costing, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with Oracle NetSuite (advantageous).
• Good people management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and advanced Excel experience.
• Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, planning, problem‑solving and leadership skills.
• Living within reasonable commuting distance of our Head Office in Hampton Wick and have the right to work in the UK.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high‑impact role at the heart of our finance leadership team. You’ll influence strategy, enhance processes and contribute to shaping the financial future of the business.

You’ll also be part of a culture built on strong values and behaviours that bring our teams together.

One Air Values

Creative - Trusted - Collaborative - Accomplished