Group Finance Director

Vista; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in business aviation is seeking a dynamic Group Finance Director to lead financial reporting and governance. This role involves managing global teams, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and driving finance transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience with multi-entity consolidations, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills managing global teams under tight deadlines.
• Deep understanding of IFRS and its comparison to US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global consolidation and reporting process.
• Oversee internal financial controls, including SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Legal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Tools

ERP

SAP

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Job Profile

Vista Global is a global leader in business aviation, operating a fast-paced, high-growth platform with a presence across Europe, the USA, and more than 70 global subsidiaries and associated entities. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Group Finance Director to lead the Group Financial Reporting function and collaborate with the broader finance team through a period of continued growth and transformation.

Based at the Group’s London office, the Group Financial Director will lead the global consolidation and reporting process and oversee both the central Group Consolidation team and local Entity Accounting teams across Europe and the USA. This role is responsible for the timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of internal and external financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, while ensuring robust governance, internal control, and operational efficiency across the function. Teams based in Malta and Ohio travel will be required.

Your Responsibilities

Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Own the Group’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting calendar, ensuring clear communication of responsibilities, deadlines, and deliverables across regions and teams.
• Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated IFRS financial statements for external reporting, including annual and interim reporting.
• Direct monthly management reporting, providing insightful analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement in consolidation processes, reporting templates, and system capabilities (e.g., ERP, consolidation tools).
• Lead the integration of any newly acquired entities into the Group’s reporting process, ensuring alignment with Vista Global’s standards.

Governance & Compliance

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing audit timelines, deliverables, and technical accounting matters.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements, resolving complex technical accounting issues.
• Develop and maintain the Group Accounting Manual, ensuring adherence to policies and supporting audit documentation.
• Oversee internal financial controls, including SOX compliance or other regulatory standards.
• Support corporate structure, intercompany relationships, and cross-border reporting challenges.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team of finance professionals, ensuring capability development and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Develop cross-training, documentation, and automation strategies to ensure operational resilience.

Stakeholder Management & Strategic Support

• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Corporate Finance, and Legal teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Advise the CFO and Executive Committee with ad hoc reports and financial analysis.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including automation and system upgrades.
• Support future capital market activities such as debt issuance, IPOs, or investor due diligence.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong leadership skills managing global teams under tight deadlines.
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidations.
• Recent US listing and reporting experience.
• Deep understanding of IFRS and its comparison to US GAAP.
• Experience with US GAAP financial statements and audits is beneficial.
• Analytical mindset with ability to relate financial metrics to business operations.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills under pressure.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred but not essential.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Airlines and Aviation