Financial Reporting AccountantCrawley

RSM UK Group LLP.; Chichester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial aviation solutions provider seeks a Finance Lead – Business Partner to oversee financial performance and support strategic growth. This role involves leading financial planning and analysis, providing insights to senior leadership, and ensuring sound decision-making across the organization. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with 3–6 years of experience in corporate finance, particularly in sectors like aviation. Compensation ranges from £45,000 to £55,000, with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent wider benefits

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling and variance analysis.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets and quarterly forecasts preparation.
• Provide forward-looking financial insights and recommendations.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modelling

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Master's degree, CPA, or CFA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Hyperion

Job description

About Acron Aviation

Acron Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions – designed, engineered, and delivered by a team of passionate innovators redefining what's possible in flight. From advanced avionics and flight data intelligence to world‑class simulation and pilot training, we support aircraft operators and OEMs with the technology and expertise to fly safer, smarter, and more efficiently.

Finance Lead – Business Partner

The Finance Lead – Business Partner plays a key role in supporting the financial performance and strategic direction of Acron Aviation's Simulator Centres network. Acting as a trusted advisor to the VP & GM Airline Training Solutions and regional operational leaders, this role ensures financial insight and analytical rigor drive decision‑making, profitability, and sustainable growth across the training portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis: lead the preparation and coordination of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range financial plans; conduct detailed variance and trend analyses; develop dynamic financial models to evaluate pricing strategies, investment opportunities, and cost optimisation initiatives; support consolidation and performance tracking across multiple training centres, ensuring alignment with business objectives and corporate targets.


• Business Partnership: partner closely with the VP Airline Training Solutions and Centre Managers to provide forward‑looking financial insights and recommendations; participate in commercial reviews, contract evaluations, and business case development for simulator upgrades, capacity expansions, or new customer programmes; support operational teams with performance dashboards, KPI monitoring, and profitability analysis to enhance decision‑making and accountability; collaborate with commercial and sales teams to assess pipeline trends, revenue mix, and capacity planning strategies.


• Reporting & Decision Support: prepare monthly financial performance reports, management presentations, and variance commentaries for senior leadership; lead the financial assessment of capital projects, simulator acquisitions, and technology investments, ensuring sound ROI and alignment with strategic priorities; continuously improve reporting processes, financial systems, and analytical tools to strengthen forecasting accuracy and operational transparency; provide ad hoc analytical support for special projects, partnerships, and cross‑functional initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Ability to travel.


• Flexibility to work extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.


• Master's degree, Financial Reporting Accountant, CPA, or CFA (advantageous).


• 3–6 years of relevant experience in FP&A or corporate finance, ideally within aviation, aerospace, or a capital‑intensive service industry.


• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, variance analysis, and scenario planning.


• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and BI systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Hyperion).


• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.


• Preferred: prior experience in flight training, simulator operations, or aviation services; solid understanding of revenue recognition, cost allocation, and utilisation metrics in service‑based operations; analytical rigor combined with business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset; ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, matrixed, and global organisation.

Compensation

£45,000‑£55,000 + excellent wider benefits.

Legal & Eligibility

All candidates who wish to be considered for this vacancy must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.