Job ProfileVistaJet is a fast‑growing private aviation business, attracting unprecedented demand from customers thanks to the simplicity of its tailored business‑jet programs and its commitment to operating the world’s largest wholly‑owned large‑cabin private‑jet fleet, embracing the highest levels of service, safety, security, reliability and value.The Senior Finance Business Partner (VDOC) is a strategic role responsible for driving financial performance, providing commercial insights, and influencing decision‑making across operational departments that control the company's Variable Direct Operating Costs, which includes Fuel, Handling, Flight Control and On‑Board Telecommunication spend. The role serves as the key bridge between the Finance and Operational functions, translating complex financial data into actionable strategy to optimize efficiency and profitability. The role will be based in Malta, London or Glasgow with regular travel to Malta.ResponsibilitiesCost Control and OptimizationDrive continuous improvement in monthly financial reporting cycles and underlying data integrity in partnership with the Accounting, AP and AR teamsDevelop new reporting capabilities delivering insights into VDOC spend, which includes Fuel, Handling, Flight Control and On‑Board TelecommunicationsIdentify, quantify, and track cost‑saving and efficiency opportunities within the VDOC spend profile, working collaboratively with procurement and operational teamsDrive a culture of cost awareness and accountability across the businessStrategic Business Partnering & Decision SupportAct as a trusted advisor to operational and financial leadersProactively challenge cost assumptions, operational plans, and investment proposals to ensure optimal commercial outcomesTranslate non‑financial operational data into relevant financial KPIs and metricsFinancial Planning, Budgeting & ForecastingLead the comprehensive budgeting and forecasting cycle for all VDOC cost categoriesDevelop robust, complex financial models to forecast cost impacts under various scenariosProvide timely, detailed, and accurate monthly performance reporting on VDOC variances against budget, forecast, and prior year, focusing on root cause analysisQualificationsQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related fieldMinimum of 6‑8 years of progressive experience in a finance function, with at least 3 years in a Business Partnering or FP&A role supporting operational teamsTechnical & Business SkillsDeep Financial Modelling: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with proven ability to build and manipulate large‑scale, driver‑based financial modelsCost Accounting Expertise: Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, variance analysis, and cost‑driver mappingData Proficiency: Experience with large ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for extracting and visualizing dataCommercial Acumen: Clear understanding of how operational decisions directly impact the P&L, especially within a high‑volume, low‑margin industrySoft Skills & CompetenciesInfluence and Communication: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex financial concepts to non‑finance senior stakeholdersStrategic Thinking: Ability to see beyond the numbers, connect financial trends to business strategy, and proactively identify opportunities and risksChallenge and Resilience: Demonstrable confidence to challenge senior management constructively and push back on suboptimal commercial decisionsStakeholder Management: Proven ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships across different functions (Operations, Procurement, Finance, etc.)Desired (But Not Essential) ExperiencePrevious experience in the Aviation, Transport, or Logistics sectors, dealing specifically with large, complex variable cost bases (fuel, handling, landing fees)Experience with integrated financial planning systems (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion, Tagetik)Seniority LevelMid‑Senior levelEmployment TypeFull‑timeJob FunctionAccounting / AuditingIndustriesAirlines and Aviation #J-18808-Ljbffr