Finance Manager

Finance & Payroll ManagerLocation: London Airports – Heathrow & (Travel to Luton)Job Type: Full-time

Join a dynamic and growing team at one of London’s leading ground handling service providers. We’re seeking a skilled Finance & Payroll Manager to lead our financial operations and payroll functions across Heathrow and Luton airports. This is a strategic role, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership to drive financial performance, ensure compliance, and support operational excellence.

Finance Leadership

• Shape and execute financial strategies aligned with long-term business goals.
• Partner with the CFO and executive team on strategic planning, risk management, and scenario analysis.
• Prepare and present board-level financial reports; contribute to leadership meetings.
• Drive cost efficiency and margin improvement across the business.
• Oversee daily financial operations including AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and ledger management.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department heads.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations (VAT, Corporation Tax, Companies House).
• Monitor financial risks and implement effective controls.
• Support commercial decisions with financial modelling and pricing analysis.

Payroll Management

• Manage end-to-end payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and HMRC compliance.
• Administer pension schemes and ensure auto-enrolment compliance.
• Process variable pay elements (e.g., overtime, allowances, shift premiums).
• Submit all statutory payroll returns including RTI, P60s, and P11Ds.
• Resolve payroll-related queries professionally and promptly.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant payroll records and data handling.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance and payroll team, setting KPIs and conducting performance reviews.
• Act as the primary contact for external stakeholders (auditors, banks, insurers, legal advisors).
• Represent finance in cross-functional projects (e.g., system migrations, TUPE transfers, restructures).

• Fully qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ senior-level experience in finance leadership.
• Proven track record in high-volume, operational environments (aviation, logistics, transport preferred).
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Competitive salary package.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with access to trained counsellors.
• Career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and fast-paced working environment.

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now and be part of a team that keeps London’s airports moving.