Head of Finance

• November 4, 2026

Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Elm Lane and Barry Way
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Salary: Based on Experience
Closing Date: 26th November 2026
FT/PT: Full Time
About Us
IFPL Group is a specialist aviation business with 30 years’ experience designing and supplying audio, power and lighting solutions for aircraft cabin interiors. 2026 Winners of the isle of wight chamber awards Business of the Year award, Technology and Innovation Business of the Year and Manufacturing and Export Business of the Year award. We are an evolving and focused team, with expectations on high standards of quality, safety and certification.

We’re now in an exciting phase of growth which the Head of finance role will be an integral part of.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the finance function of our successful and growing, privately owned manufacturing group.
This is an excellent opportunity for either an established Finance Director seeking a hands-on role within a dynamic business, or an ambitious and experienced Financial Controller looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear opportunity to progress to Finance Director.
Operating within the aerospace sector, our business has experienced significant growth in recent years. We are looking for someone who can combine strong financial management and technical accounting expertise with a proactive, commercially focused approach to improving business performance.
The successful candidate will work closely with the senior management team, providing robust financial control, meaningful management information and constructive challenge to support continued growth and profitability.

• Lead, manage and develop the day-to-day activities of the finance team, ensuring effective financial controls, accuracy and timely reporting.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis of performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.
• Manage the year-end financial reporting process, acting as the principal contact for external auditors and accountants.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements and internal financial policies.
• Oversee the financial management and reporting requirements of the wider group, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

• Oversee corporation tax, VAT, PAYE and other HMRC reporting and compliance obligations, liaising with external advisers where appropriate.
• Manage banking relationships, treasury activities and cash flow forecasting, ensuring effective management of working capital.
• Oversee credit control, customer credit risk and debtor management.
• Take responsibility for payroll oversight, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Maintain appropriate controls over fixed assets, investments, director loan accounts, intercompany balances and other balance sheet items.
• Ensure robust financial governance, including appropriate authorisation procedures, reconciliations and segregation of duties.

• Work closely with the senior management team to identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash generation and operational efficiency.
• Actively challenge costs, expenditure and existing working practices to drive sustainable improvements in EBITDA.
• Provide financial insight into manufacturing performance, including material costs, labour efficiency, overhead absorption, inventory and work in progress.
• Support pricing decisions, product profitability analysis, investment appraisals and capital expenditure proposals.
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