At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with UK GAAP.
- Company: Join Airbus Helicopters, the world's largest helicopter manufacturer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent career growth opportunities and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment at a leading aerospace company.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Oxford
Employment type: Permanent
About AHUK
Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub. AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in‑house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight‑testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications. AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying School (MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).
The Reward: Why Join Airbus?
- Holiday Allowance: loyalty and work‑life balance; annual leave entitlement grows with service, rewarding with an extra day for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days).
- Health: Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health‑care Cash Schemes and Den‑Plan.
- Future Wealth: up to 8% company pension contribution when you contribute 6%, plus yearly Share Incentive Plans and discretionary group bonuses.
- Everyday Savings: access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.
- Lifestyle: Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), MyDrive car purchase scheme, and technology purchase schemes.
- Added Protection: personal accident insurance, health‑care cash schemes, and professional financial/legal advice.
- Refer a friend scheme: we offer a generous referral bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business.
The Opportunity
As Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include overseeing end‑to‑end finance operations, financial analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, making improvements to procedures and controls, and overseeing all audits. Responsible for financial statements. Ensure statutory accounts comply with UK GAAP.
Head of Accounting employer: Airbus
Airbus in Brize Norton is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Ground Support Systems team. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive personal development plans, and opportunities for growth in a cutting-edge aerospace environment, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while contributing to vital projects like the A400M Program.
