Lead - Accounting & Financial Reporting-EN in England

Ready to lead our global finance and reporting team within the Civil Aviation division at our London‑Gatwick Commercial Training Centre in Crawley? Join CAE’s Civil Aviation Training team.

In This Role

• Ensure the timely month‑end close, including all required corporate reporting.
• Ensure statutory obligations and deadlines are met across all jurisdictions (taxation, financial statements, VAT reporting, etc.).
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to evolve and improve processes.
• Lead comprehensive balance sheet reviews with clear governance.
• Act as a liaison between accounting, FP&A, business development, M&A, treasury, tax, internal and external audit, shared services (AR/AP), and consolidation teams.
• Support standardization initiatives and enhancements to the controls environment in partnership with the Civil Aviation reporting leader.
• Build strong working relationships with business units outside finance to support operational growth and strategic priorities.
• Lead the month‑end process in line with the defined matrix and responsibilities, including recurring and ad‑hoc journals.
• Oversee the monthly intercompany confirmation process, including reconciliation of unbilled balances.
• Oversee preparation and submission of corporate reporting packages.
• Ensure timely completion and continuous improvement of revenue reconciliations across the region.
• Oversee entity‑level balance sheet reconciliations, identifying monthly risks and opportunities and governing key areas such as leases, loans, prepaids, and purchase orders.
• Manage bank account administration and prepare cash flow forecasts for short‑ and long‑term funding needs, including variance analysis.
• Lead fixed asset governance and IFRS 16 processes, including monthly postings and lease amendments or additions.
• Oversee the expense claim process, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely completion of VAT returns, WHT, payroll taxes, and other local tax requirements, with all associated reconciliations.
• Contribute to the preparation of corporation tax computations for all legal entities in the region.
• Lead and/or actively participate in internal and external audits for all regional entities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Full understanding of financial accounting to trial balance.
• Experience with IFRS reporting.
• Ability to work with multiple foreign currencies.
• Strong organisational capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment delivering accurate and timely output.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn financial systems (ERP), Hyperion Planning, HFM, databases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Word.
• Fluent in English (written & spoken).
• Ability to deal decisively with routine and non‑routine matters independently.
• Ability to investigate nominal ledger accounts and support issue resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Team management experience (direct, indirect, or project‑based).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Flexible mindset; ability to adapt to changes in the business.
• Ability to learn financial requirements across different countries.
• Stress‑resistant and able to perform under pressure (e.g., tight deadlines).
• Additional languages considered an asset.

Benefits

• Attractive benefits including a flexible holiday policy and a flexi‑time scheme.
• Private health insurance with BUPA.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose‑driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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