The post holder will be responsible for working with specific functions within the business to support them in achieving their financial targets and driving improvement.

Responsibilities

• Play an important role in the Finance team’s interactions with assigned business functions on key financial performance measures including (but not limited to):
  • Margins
  • Materials, subcontractor, labour and overhead costs
  • Inventory and provisions
  • Contract assets & liabilities
• Rotate within the Finance Business Partnering team to support different business functions over time, including (but not limited to):
  • Operations
  • Supply Chain
  • Programmes
  • Engineering
  • Commercial
  • Aftermarkets

• Preparation of information & analysis for regular reporting packs & presentations.
• Preparation of other ad hoc reports & analysis for business leaders.
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting cycles in the business with high-quality financial information.
• Performing internal audits and making recommendations for process improvements and strengthening of internal controls across the organisation.
• Support delivery of month-end reporting timetable contributing to management accounts and supporting reconciliations.
• Working with the Lead Finance Business Partners, Senior Finance Business Partner, CFO and finance team to drive continuous improvement.
• Support of other finance processes as required.

Reward

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years’ service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business – Corportate Member
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Background in financial analysis
• Good understanding of manufacturing environments
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong technical accounting ability
• Ability to work with senior leaders in a confident and constructive manner
• Excellent communication skills – in person and in writing
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 14th September 2025 at 17:00.

For further infomation contact careers@thompsonaero.com