Financial Business Partner in Runcorn

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Located in Runcorn, United Kingdom, our newly extended 120,000 sq. ft. facility is a fully integrated site offering comprehensive manufacturing, repair, and overhaul services to the major players in the landing gear industry. Designated as a Center of Excellence, the facility specializes in surface treatment and assembly of small to medium sized landing gear systems.

Are you ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified and would relish the opportunity to be part of an employee focused and highly reputable company, where you can truly make your mark on the future of the business? If so, continue reading to find out more about this key role which has plenty of scope for career progression.

• Reporting to the UK Controller, you’ll be responsible for providing financial reports, analysis and guidance to the business.
• Ensuring sales and cost of goods sold are accurately reported.
• Producing accurate and insightful commentary on sales margins.
• Identifying areas of overspend and working with the business to minimize the impact.
• Inventory reporting, provision calculations and co-leading the annual stock take with the Logistics Manager.
• Active role in producing financial forecasts and budgets.
• Improving and streamlining reports tailored to business need.
• Working with Operations and Programme Managers to deliver financial business objectives.
• Providing financial input on new business opportunities.
• Providing cover for the Assistant Controller as required.

• Proven experience as a qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA).
• Experience of business partnering and working across departments to deliver a positive change, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of cost analysis, inventory management, forecasting and budgeting.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and thorough approach to work, with good attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility of work, managing workload to meet deadlines.
• High standard of IT literacy, and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel would be beneficial.
• Superb analytical skills, with strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Leadership potential and the ambition and drive to progress in the future.
• Objective/critical judgement required during financial reviews to deliver results.
• Good communication/presentation skills to be able to deliver financial/technical information to various stakeholders across the business.

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually.
• Standard 37-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays.
• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Company funded medical benefits package from day one.
• Access to retail and gym discounts.
• Loyalty bonuses.
• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow.
• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.
• Team Building social events.

Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture centred on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics. User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulation.