About Us

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd a Barnes Aerospace company is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the Barnes Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

The Role

Reporting directly to the UK Finance Director, this is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for the financial forecasting and reporting of the Newton Abbot business unit.

As well as taking ownership of the month end reporting requirements and financial packs, you will work closely with the Senior Leadership team to improve financial performance, providing solutions and creative approaches to the business needs whilst helping reduce costs and drive business profitability and growth.

You will also be responsible adherence to wider Barnes Group financial policies and deadlines, with exposure to commercial and financial strategies of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Management Information Packs on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual timetable
• Budgeting and forecasting of P&L and balance sheet.
• Looking at current financial performance and identifying trends
• Balance sheet reconciliations and analysis
• Sales analysis and product profitability review
• Cash flow forecasting
• Financial procedure mapping and improvement, ensuring compliance to Barnes Group policies including SOX compliance.

Job Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred or QBE
• The ability to prioritize and meet conflicting demands.
• Structured approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated cultural change agent
• Computer literate, with advanced skills in production of spreadsheets, data analysis and ERP systems
• 5 or more years finance experience preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent proven problem-solving skills.

The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.

The job holder must:

• Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
• Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
• To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.

Salary & Benefits

• MB Aerospace funded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications.
• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays.
• Secure on-site parking.
• Contributory pension.
• Health care cash back plan.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance and Lifestyle Programme.
• Entrepreneurial and supportive company culture.

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.


MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MB Aerospace is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 - 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.