Financial Control Manager - Aviation International

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Date: 17 Mar 2025

Location: London, GB, W4 5YE

Company: International SOS

MedAire, an International SOS company, has been a partner to the aviation industry since 1985. MedAire provides fully integrated travel health and security solutions to over 150 of the world’s leading airlines and more than 4,000 private aircraft including 75% of fortune 100 companies. Integrated solutions include real-time advice and assistance, training, equipment, and professional services for crew and passengers both in and beyond the cabin.

About the role

The Financial Control Manager will oversee the financial control of all legal entities under their purview, ensuring the execution of management and statutory financial accounting, taxation, foreign exchange management, cash flow management, and regulatory compliance. This role involves maintaining strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage financial control for multiple legal entities, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.
  • Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, regulatory returns, and corporate secretarial governance.
  • Support and ensure compliance in accounting functions performed by shared services.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and tax consultants.
  • Ensure proper treasury management and cash flow reporting.
  • Maintain transfer pricing documentation and manage foreign exchange exposure.
  • Provide financial analysis and planning support for Aviation International.
  • Supervise and develop the finance team.

About you

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in leading an accounting function within a complex organization.
  • Experience in a multinational company and fast-paced service environment.
  • Proven analytical ability to identify and deliver improvements in accounting processes.
  • Experience in foreign exchange and cash flow management.
  • Proficiency in Great Plains, Cognos, and advanced Excel skills.
  • Strong capability to adapt to changes and lead improvements.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to lead and manage a team.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working: 3 days in the office. 

  • Private health care, dental cover, pension scheme, life insurance
  • Discount schemes (Cycle2work, season ticket loans, gym discounts)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance & Employee Support Programme
  • Access to Chiswick Business Park Enjoy Work events (if based in London)
  • We celebrate diversity on a global scale and encourage every colleague to bring their personal best by creating an environment of inclusion and equal support

Address: Building 4, 566 Chiswick High Road London W4 5YE United Kingdom

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At International SOS, we offer a great working environment, thanks to our commitment to flexible working, diversity, and development.  We encourage every person to be their personal best by creating an environment of inclusion, equality and support.

 

International SOS has been awarded as a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employer’s Institute (TEI) for 2025.