Finance Manager

About the role

As Finance Manager, you will be a strategic partner to the leadership team, driving financial excellence and operational efficiency within a dynamic private charter aviation business. You will oversee all financial planning, reporting, compliance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring robust financial health and decision-making support. Your role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, communication with key stakeholders, variance analysis, and streamlining financial processes to create value and enhance business performance. The role requires the seniority, credibility, and financial expertise to engage effectively at the board level.

You will lead financial oversight at the operational level, conduct in-depth financial reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will manage regulatory compliance, develop strong relationships with financial institutions, and support corporate governance in alignment with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial reporting and accounting functions.

• Provide support and guidance to the leadership team in Malta to enable swift and accurate decision-making

• Engage at board level and provide an independent and objective assessment of financial performance, risks, and business outlook, supporting effective governance and strategic decision-making.

• Oversee all accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS and industry standards.

• Maintain banking relationships and outsourced financial functions.

• Compliance with internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets.

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and financial reporting.

• Conduct variance analysis, financial modelling, and cost optimisation initiatives to support business growth.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.

• Prepare and present financial statements, operational reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, as well as aviation industry-specific financial requirements.

• Manage tax, VAT and FSS compliance, and ensure the timely submission of statutory returns and filings.

• Coordinate external audits and act as the primary point of contact for auditors. Ensure timely remediation of findings.

• Drive continuous process improvements, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and financial reporting capabilities.

• Support strategic decision-making with financial insights, business case analysis, and risk assessments.

About you 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or CFA designation preferred.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably in the aviation or transportation industry.

• Strong knowledge of accounting and IFRS principles.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

• Strong understanding of regulatory, VAT and FSS requirements in Malta.

• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, tax reporting, and audit coordination.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and adapt to evolving business needs.

• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Self-motivated, flexible and capable of working independently.

• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgement.

• Excellent written and verbal English.

• Eligible to work in Malta.