Head of Finance

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.

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.

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

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

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