AVP / VP Finance (18 Month Contract)

Reporting to the SVP Finance and located in Dublin, the position of AVP / VP Finance is a key member of the Finance team. Our Finance team deliver accurate, timely and efficient financial reporting to the business, shareholders and other stakeholders. To achieve these outputs, the Finance team work closely with the business and shareholder support functions. All outputs are prepared in a controlled environment and include (i) monthly management accounts, (ii) monthly group reporting packs, (iii) quarterly financial statements (iv) quarterly “Management Discussion and Analyses” and (v) cost control analysis. Finance also manage the relationships with auditors and professional financial advisory firms and monitor and test the impact of potential changes in accounting standards.

This vacancy for an AVP / VP Finance on our Finance team is on a 18-month contract basis. You will have a wide variety of responsibilities including having specific responsibility for key accounting areas, as well as having a role in the coordination of annual financial reporting for SPV entities.

You have the opportunity to join our Finance team to support the achievement of our business strategy and to work closely with our leasing and trading business, to develop your commercial acumen and oversee all accounting aspects of our aircraft transactions. This role represents a unique opportunity for candidates with vision, energy and ambition to also contribute to the rest of the Finance team, while working within a multi-disciplinary organisation.

Overall, in addition to having an opportunity to work with the many core disciplines within SMBC AC, the role provides an excellent vista point from which to see and understand all aspects of our business.

Responsible for monthly reporting to Senior Management & Shareholders, and assisting with quarterly and annual audit & statutory reporting

Perform reviews and reconciliations for key balance sheet and income statement accounts monthly, in accordance with the internal controls framework

Process leasing transactions to ensure they are recorded appropriately in the relevant systems

Liaise with and support commercial and other teams to enable the execution of a broad range of transactions

Provide input and technical accounting advice on transactions (including discussion and debate with management, shareholders and auditors)

Testing of internal controls, reporting to management and shareholders on the design and operating effectiveness of the control framework, managing remediation of issues

Review of existing processes to identify efficiencies

Suggest and drive implementation of process improvements

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant honours degree together with a recognised accountancy qualification

2+ years post qualified accounting experience

Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in the preparation and reporting of financial statements under IFRS

Experience of assessing financial control controls in a large, complex business

Proven track record working in a fast paced, dynamic, service orientated environment

Knowledge of the aviation industry, aircraft leasing or asset management advantageous

Proficient in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, PowerPoint & Word

Critical Behaviours

These embody our culture and are central to how we work together at SMBC Aviation Capital:

- Respect: Two-way communication: listen intently, give quieter voices a platform and be conscious of tone. Respect people’s time and be flexible in accommodating others.
- Trust: Create a psychologically safe space. Do what you say you will do, when you say you will do it. Be honest, communicate openly and be respectful of each other’s needs.
- Integrity: Always do what is right including when no one is watching; treat people with respect and kindness; be self-aware, compassionate and embrace diversity.
- Connect: Collaborate to unleash the full potential of our diverse talent. Respect each other’s expertise and perspective and welcome challenge. Foster an inclusive and fun environment where accomplishments are recognised and take pride in winning together.
- Adapt: Be brave and curious – anticipate the future and be proactive. Have a ‘why not’ attitude, learn from previous experiences. Call out bureaucracy when it is evident in a process or way of working. Be agile to meet and exceed our customers’ needs. Demonstrate resilience and support each other.
- Achieve: Take accountability and ownership to deliver results, be ambitious and take pride in everything we do. Set each other up for success and share insights. Do what it takes to drive positive change and seek opportunities to innovate and grow our business and people.

Take your career to new heights – come join us at SMBC Aviation Capital

At SMBC Aviation Capital we look after one another. Through the SMBC Aviation Capital People Commitment we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, aligned to your needs as you move through different career and life stages. The SMBC AC People Commitment also includes our people-led culture; reward & recognition; along with our learning, wellbeing, inclusion, engagement, and CSR initiatives. In return, we ask you to bring your enthusiasm and commitment to your work here at SMBC AC to mutually create an exceptional employee experience.

A world of opportunity awaits you at SMBC Aviation Capital. Our workplace is one where diversity is welcome, and people of all backgrounds are supported to be at their best. We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to build an ever-inclusive work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please reach out to us at Careers@smbc.aero

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