VP - Finance

Reporting to the EVP Group Reporting and located in Dublin, the position of 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.

As the VP Finance, you will have a wide variety of responsibilities including having specific responsibility for key accounting areas, giving input into key technical accounting analyses, refining management reporting using PowerBI, as well as having a role in the coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting to the shareholders.

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 vantage point from which to see and understand all aspects of our business.

The opportunity What you need Join our team

Core Responsibilities

  • Responsible for monthly reporting to Senior Management & Shareholders, driving innovation in management reporting and assisting with quarterly and annual audit & statutory consolidated and SPV reporting

  • Performing reviews and reconciliations for key balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly basis, in accordance with the internal controls framework.

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

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

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

  • Process documentation and improvement

To apply to this role please email a copy of your CV and cover letter to careers@smbc.aero 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Relevant honours degree together with a recognised accountancy qualification

  • 3+ years post qualified accounting experience

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge under IFRS

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

  • Knowledge of the aviation industry, aircraft leasing or asset management, and Microsoft Business Central advantageous

  • Proficient in PowerBI and 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.

Meet the team

Back to current opportunities page