Salary – Negotiable; plus Bonus, Car Allowance, Private Health (Family cover), Income Protection, and life assurance.
Closing date - 20th October 2026
NATS is the UK’s leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2.4 million flights each year. We provide air traffic control services from two control centres and at airports around the UK. We also provide a wide range of commercial products and solutions internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe.
Role Purpose
The Head of Finance is responsible for the overseeing the financial health, integrity, and strategic direction of the NATS Growth organisation. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will lead a geographically distributed finance team and serve as a trusted business partner to the Growth Leadership Team, providing the financial insight needed to support sustainable commercial growth.
The role carries dual responsibility across elements of technical accounting and FP&A. The Head of Finance will own the production of a consolidated P&L across multiple legal entities/branches and systems, and oversee internal financial controls, lead budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles across global operations. The role will also coordinate with Group Finance across a number of areas, including statutory audit support, tax compliance, and the application of transfer pricing frameworks.
This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially minded, self-starting, and qualified finance professional who combines technical rigour with the ability to engage and influence at a senior level.
Key Accountabilities
Financial Reporting and Control
Lead the preparation and delivery of a consolidated monthly P&L across multiple entities and branches, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
Oversee and maintain the internal controls framework, ensuring financial policies are implemented and adhered to across the organisation
Coordinate with Group Financial Control on statutory audit requirements and act as the primary finance liaison for external auditors in relation to the Growth organisation
Oversee the application of transfer pricing policies across intercompany transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning
Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycle, working with the CFO, Senior Leadership Team, and Finance Business Partners
Provide financial analysis and scenario modelling to support strategic decision‑making and investment appraisal
Produce regular financial performance reports for the CFO and Senior Leadership Team, highlighting variances, risks, and opportunities
Treasury and Compliance
Monitor foreign exchange exposure and elevate material FX risks to the CFO
Ensure the organisation meets tax compliance obligations across all operating jurisdictions, liaising with Group Tax and external advisers as required
Leadership and Business Partnering
Lead, develop, and support the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture across a geographically distributed function
Act as a strategic business partner to the Senior Leadership Team, translating financial data into clear commercial insight
Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and reporting to support the organisation’s growth trajectory
Key Skills, Experience & Capabilities:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post‑qualification experience in a senior finance role
Proven experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership, ideally within a multi‑entity or international structure
Strong technical accounting skills, including multi‑entity consolidation and intercompany accounting
Demonstrated Finance Business Partnering experience, with the ability to translate financial data into commercial insight for senior stakeholders
Experience designing and operating internal financial controls frameworks
Familiarity with statutory audit processes, transfer pricing concepts, and tax compliance in a multi‑jurisdictional environment
Experience with oversight of multi‑currency positions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools, and experience working across multiple financial systems simultaneously, including ERP platforms
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership
Proven people management skills, with experience leading geographically distributed teams
Experience in technology, aviation, aerospace, or a similarly regulated or project‑driven industry
Knowledge of international tax frameworks and multi‑jurisdictional compliance requirements
Experience working within a Group structure with Group Finance reporting obligations
Exposure to foreign exchange risk management and hedging strategies
Experience of financial systems implementation or improvement projects
Additional Vacancy Information:
We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely.
If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe – we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.
We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally - for more information on what NATS can offer you please visit - Why NATS? - NATS
Please note: All staff at NATS are subject to UK Security Vetting and Clearance (SC) and must maintain valid clearance throughout employment. We are unable to progress applications where an applicant does not meet eligibility requirements for clearance. For further guidance Security Clearance - NATS
Department: Finance
Location: Whiteley, Hampshire, GB, PO15 7FL
Country/Region: GB
Postal Code: PO15 7FL
Job Code: 1654
Salary Range: Negotiable & Excellent benefits
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Head of Finance employer: NATS Ltd
NATS is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and innovation in air traffic management. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities and the flexibility of agile working arrangements, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. Join our dedicated team in a role that not only supports the aviation industry but also fosters a diverse and inclusive environment where every voice is valued.
