Aer Lingus Finance has an exciting opportunity for a candidate to join the team as a Finance Control & CI Manager, reporting directly to the Director of Finance Transformation and Data. Please note that this role is a Fixed Term Position.

As part of Aer Lingus Finance’s “Get Fit for Growth” transformation initiative, this role will contribute to building a best-in-class Finance function by:

• Driving operational excellence through process optimisation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strengthening and maintaining robust financial controls post-SAP implementation to safeguard the company's assets and mitigate financial risks.
• Supporting the Finance team in navigating transformation and delivering meaningful change across the function.

This is a key role with a candidate joining an inclusive team, working collaboratively across the finance function, in a hybrid working model.

Continuous improvement & operational excellence

• Drive the identification & implementation of improvements across Finance processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, & effectiveness.
• Leverage technology & automation tools to streamline workflows & eliminate manual processes.
• Develop & promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation within the team.

Financial controls and risk management

• Oversee the operation of internal controls and ensure their effectiveness in preventing errors, fraud, & financial misstatements. Monitor& assess control activities to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies. Keep abreast of changes in regulations and ensure that financial controls are updated accordingly.
• Conduct risk assessments (e.g. BCP) for Finance to identify financial risks and evaluate their potential impact on the company's financial position. Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks & provide recommendations. Provide a framework for risks assessment & mitigation in the finance team.

Team engagement and projects

• Collaborate with the Finance Transformation and Data team to deliver key transformation projects & initiatives.
• Champion the Finance transformation agenda by maintaining & updating the Finance Transformation SharePoint or equivalent, ensuring clear & transparent communication of priorities and progress.
• Support cross-functional collaboration by building relationships across the Finance team & key stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc projects as required.

Key stakeholders

• CFO Aer Lingus.
• FD Finance Transformation and Data.
• Finance transformation and data team.
• Finance leadership tea.
• Aer Lingus Finance Team.
• IAG Group Reporting, OpCo Group Reporting and IAG GBS.

This role has two direct reports including a graduate.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Creative problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with attention to both strategic goals and operational detail.
• Proactive, taking the initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas and approaches.
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Resourceful team player with ability to promote good team working and cooperation.
• Excellent people management skills. Passionate about colleagues’ development and engagement.
• Committed to continuous improvement in areas of financial control, risk management and operational processes.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) or equivalent level of experience.
• Accounting background, including reporting and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of finance theory and good level of practical finance experience in technical group accounting.
• Experience and understanding of various finance functions (e.g. Financial Reporting, FP&A, Treasury) and how they interact with each other on a practical level.
• Experience of bringing a team on a transformation journey and putting the user at the heart of that journey.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Eligible to live and work in the EU.
• Hold a current unrestricted worldwide passport.
• Able to provide 2 verifiable references.
• Able to pass a strict airport security vetting procedure which includes a 5 year background check* (or be in possession of a current airside pass for the airport this position is based in i.e. Dublin).

Closing Date: 24th February 2025. 

At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees' unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruit@aerlingus.com.