Director of Finance, European Operations

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for Director of Finance, European Operations.

• Full time permanent position
• 39 hours per week
• Unionised site works in partnership with Unite the Union.
• Job location:
  
  Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB
  .

As Director of Finance, European Operations you will be responsible for managing finance across multiple UK and European sites.

This is a strategic and operational leadership role, working closely with the Vice President of European Operations, the senior leadership teams and the Chief Financial Officer to drive financial performance, ensure strong governance and controls, and support the long‑term business strategy across the European network.

The role requires experience in management of multi‑site operations within a manufacturing environment, ideally within aerospace or engineering sector.

The position offers hybrid working alongside an excellent benefits package.

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox – includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

• Partner closely with the site leadership teams and the Vice President of European Operations, providing insight, support and constructive challenge
• Act as a core member of the senior leadership team, jointly accountable for site performance across Europe and the delivery of strategic objectives
• Build strong credible relationships with the divisional and group finance functional leads
• Develop a strong working relationship with the CFO, ensuring openness and transparency
• Drive a high‑performing culture across the group
• Lead and develop the Finance function across UK and European sites
• Ensure consistent, aligned messaging across the site leadership teams to support clarity, engagement, accountability and execution
• Provide clear financial insight and guidance to the leadership team, ensuring strong understanding of margin, cost drivers, working capital and cashflow
• Translate strategy, policies and reporting requirements into practical local plans for execution
• Encourage open dialogue, challenge and constructive feedback, creating a culture of trust, professionalism and continuous improvement
• Develop succession planning and strengthen capability within Finance teams across the region

• Manage all financial reporting and statutory requirements across UK and European entities
• Take ownership of consolidated European financial performance and presentation of results
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of monthly accounts and associated analysis in line with group reporting requirements
• Lead all financial and operational accounting activities, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts, costing, payroll and cash management
• Maintain robust inventory valuation and costing systems appropriate to the aerospace manufacturing environment
• Contribute fully to the 5‑year strategic plan, owning financial targets in partnership with European leadership
• Lead the development, coordination and reporting of key performance indicators ensuring accuracy, clarity and consistency
• Analyse operating and financial performance, monitoring profitability, cost reduction initiatives and corrective action to improve results
• Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with country accounting standards and group policy
• Oversee submission of annual year‑end accounts in line with Group and regional requirements
• Oversee all statutory, tax and regulatory submissions including VAT, PAYE, Tax, customs

• Maintain robust governance, internal controls, risk management and information systems aligned to group internal control standards and audit requirements
• Ensure effective cash management, liquidity planning, and robust forecasting processes regionally
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and…