Head of Finance

Significant package including car allowance, bonus and benefits Help shape the next chapter of a major Airbus aerostructures business Aerostructures for some of the world’s best-known commercial aircraft are made in Ayrshire, and now the most senior finance role on the site is open. Prestwick Aerosystems makes wing structures for Airbus aircraft flown around the world. With roots going back to 1935, the site is now part of the Airbus family while remaining an independent business. Around 97% of its output is for Airbus, and Airbus has aircraft on order years into the future. The site is in a period of transformation, with approved capital investment in its factories, equipment and facilities. As Head of Finance, you will sit on the executive leadership team and report to the General Manager, with a dotted line to Airbus finance. This is a business leadership role as much as a finance one. You’ll be at the heart of the drive for greater cost competitiveness and stronger margins, working closely with operations, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic financial leadership and constructive challenge to the executive team, partnering with the General Manager to drive profitable growth Lead business planning, annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting Own monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, including submissions into Airbus for consolidation Maintain strong financial controls, governance and risk management, working with auditors, banks and external advisors Oversee cash flow, working capital and statutory accounts Support cost reduction and efficiency initiatives, as well as pricing, bid reviews and contract negotiations Monitor programme profitability and contract performance Partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to improve business performance Oversee a significant capital investment programme and, when appropriate, evaluate M