Group Financial Controller

2Excel Group; Sywell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions company is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead financial reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with proven experience in financial management, particularly in the aviation or aerospace sectors. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and health benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

5% matched Pension scheme

Private Health Care

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-entity and multi-currency financial operations.
• Experience in aviation/aerospace industry or specific related operations.
• Familiarity with group consolidation and intercompany accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting practices and regulations.
• Provide variance analysis and performance insights to leadership.

Skills

Multi-entity financial management

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

KPI monitoring

ERP systems proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Tools

Sage 50

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Group Financial Controller

Sywell or Lasham | Mon‑Fri, Full‑time, Permanent

2Excel Aviation Ltd is an industry leader in specialised and innovative solutions for aviation’s most complex challenges, and our success is based on the talented and experienced people that make up our workforce.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on and detail‑oriented Group Financial Controller to lead financial operations across our aviation and aerospace services group. Reporting to the Group Head of Finance, this role will oversee multiple entities, sites, and business units, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and commercial insight to support sustainable growth.

The role’s key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead preparation of consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities within the group.
• Ensure consistency in accounting practices, controls, and compliance across all locations.
• Lead delivery of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements.
• Provide variance analysis and performance insights to senior leadership.
• Monitoring and measuring KPIs for projects, contracts, divisions and business units.
• Maintaining and managing group‑wide cash flow management forecasts.
• Working in collaboration with business units to manage supplier and customer relationships.
• Group‑wide budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning with operational and strategic goals.
• Support scenario planning for fleet expansion, contract acquisition, and capital investment.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, HMRC regulations, and aviation‑specific regulations and standards.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (CAA, EASA) as required, and work with external auditors as a key contact to meet timely completion of annual audit.
• Work with the ESG Steering Group, support development of ESG metrics, carbon accounting and sustainability‑linked financial disclosures.
• Drive IT system enhancements and automation across finance functions (incl. ERP system implementation).
• Standardise reporting tools, dashboards, controls and processes across business units.
• Support development of finance team members and colleagues.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
• Have proven experience managing multi‑entity and multi‑currency financial operations.
• Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Sage 50, SAP, Oracle etc.), advanced Excel skills and Power BI.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in aviation / aerospace industry, or specifically with MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul), airline, aircraft leasing, or ground handling operations.
• Familiarity with group consolidation and intercompany accounting.
• Experience in intercompany transfer pricing, cross‑border tax planning, and compliance for international operations or leasing structures.
• Exposure to strategic planning and M&A activity.
• An understanding of aviation cost structures, contracts, and regulatory frameworks.

What We Offer

In return we can offer a generous salary, 25 days holiday per year from day one plus bank holidays, 5% matched Pension scheme, Group Life Insurance, Health and Wellbeing benefits including Private Health Care and an EAP, and much more.

Apply using our application form and upload your CV. You are encouraged to use the Covering Letter function to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role.

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforce. In addition, we are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

United Kingdom, NN6 0BN