Company Overview
Aerotron Composites Ltd is a privately owned company which is part of the Aerotron Group of aviation companies. We have a purpose-built facility in Chatteris, focussing on manufacturing aircraft components for several major Aerospace and Defence OEMs. We are a global leader in the Aerospace and Defence industries and the partner-of-choice for best-in-class product development, manufacture and repair.
What makes us unique is our combined experiences, skill and knowledge in engineering, manufacturing and repair, and we need the right people to join us on our journey to delivering our vision. Our company is built around our people as we encourage diversity of thought, empower team members to collaborate and enhance our joint future through their personal development. We take great pride in what we deliver, and want to leverage our collective talents, passion, and hard work by putting the customer at the forefront of our business.
Find out more about us on our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/aerotron-composites-ltd) and what we do in this video (https://www.linkedin.com/company/aerotron-composites-ltd/videos).
About the role:
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Management Accountant looking to develop into a Finance Manager role. You will gain increasing responsibility, broaden your commercial and operational finance experience, and be supported in your professional development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Control
· Own monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow)
· Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting
· Maintain and improve financial controls and processes
· Manage month-end close process
· Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely integration into financial reporting
Compliance & Governance
· Ensure VAT returns are accurate and submitted on time
· Maintain audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation
· Statutory accounts
· Year-end processes
· Technical accounting matters
· Ensure adherence to internal policies and financial controls
Cashflow & Working Capital
· Monitor and manage cashflow
· Oversee receivables and payables
· Identify risks and opportunities relating to working capital
Operational Finance & Business Partnering
· Labour costs (especially hourly workforce)
· Material usage and variances
· Waste and efficiency
· Support operational teams with cost visibility and decision-making
· Work closely with CI Teams on improvement initiatives
· Translate financial data into actionable recommendations
Budgeting & Forecasting
· Lead annual budgeting process
· Maintain rolling forecasts
· Track performance vs budget and provide variance analysis
Team Leadership & Development
· Manage and develop Finance Assistant
· Delegate transactional tasks effectively
· Build capability within the finance function
Systems & Process Improvement
· Improve finance processes to reduce manual effort
· Support implementation of simple, effective systems for reporting and control
· Drive standardisation and efficiency in financial workflows
Key Skills:
· Proven experience in a Management accounting role
· Comfortable with end-to-end finance processes within an SME environment (highly desirable)
· Experience of working in manufacturing and understanding of BOM’s (preferred)
· Advanced knowledge of MS excel (preferred)
· Knowledge of Syspro or other manufacturing ERP systems (highly desirable)
· Strong management and cost accounting skills
· Solid understanding of financial controls and compliance
· Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
· Hands-on and willing to operate at both detailed and summary levels
· Excellent interpersonal skills – able to build rapport with a diverse group of employees and stakeholders
· Proven experience in developing and implementing financial policies and procedures to ensure financial stability and growth
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
No Agencies please.
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chatteris PE16 6UP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Managerial accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
