Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Apply promptly A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Role purpose
City Jet is entering a new phase focused on strengthening financial stability, reinforcing disciplined execution and creating the foundations for sustainable growth.
With a simplified structure and renewed strategic direction, the business requires strong financial leadership to support operational delivery, reinforce governance and enable informed decision‑making across the organisation.The Chief Financial Officer will be a core member of the executive leadership team, responsible for ensuring financial clarity, resilience and control while partnering closely with the CEO and senior leaders across the business to translate strategy into executable financial plans.This is a hands‑on leadership role in a lean organisation, requiring both strategic judgement and operational depth.Key responsibilities
Financial leadership & governanceOverall responsibility for finance, accounting, reporting, treasury, tax, audit and complianceEstablish and maintain robust financial governance, controls and reporting disciplinesAct as a primary financial interface with shareholders, board, lenders, lessors and external advisorsEnsure timely, accurate and transparent financial reporting at executive and board levelCashflow, liquidity & balance sheet managementOwn short and medium‑term cashflow forecasting and liquidity planningManage working capital and payment discipline with a strong focus on predictability and controlSupport negotiations with suppliers, partners and lessors where financial structure and credibility are criticalMaintain balance sheet resilience and capital disciplineBudgeting, forecasting & performance managementLead the annual budget and rolling forecast processesPartner closely with Fleet, Engineering, Operations and HR to ensure assumptions are robust and executableDevelop and embed meaningful financial KPIs to support operational and strategic decision‑makingProvide clear financial insight to enable timely, fact‑based executive decisions
Commercial & strategic supportAct as a trusted business partner to the CEO and executive teamAct and perform all company secretary functions for Cityjet DACProvide financial evaluation of fleet decisions, contracts, investments and commercial opportunitiesBalance near‑term financial discipline with longer‑term strategic objectivesLeadership & collaborationLead and develop a focused, finance and other relevant support functionsBuild strong cross‑functional relationships, particularly with operational leadersPromote a culture of accountability, realism and ownershipEssential criteriaProven senior financial leadership experience (CFO or Finance Director level)Strong background in complex, operationally intensive, asset‑heavy businessesDeep expertise in cashflow management, forecasting and financial controlDemonstrated ability to operate effectively in lean, fast‑moving organisationsExperience working closely with boards, investors or shareholdersHigh level of financial integrity, judgement and credibility xsokbrcDesirable criteriaQualified accountant with a degree or equivalent and ability to lead a Finance function.
Experience in turnaround, reset or post‑restructuring environmentsExposure to private ownership or investor‑led governance structuresInternational and multi‑jurisdictional experienceAviation, leasing or transportation sector experience is advantagePersonal attributesCommercially minded with strong analytical skillsPragmatic and execution‑focused, with the confidence to challenge assumptionsCalm, structured and resilient under pressureEasy to communicate with, collaborative and outcome‑orientedComfortable operating both strategically and hands‑onSkills:FinanceAccountingReportingAuditingTreasuryBenefits:PensionDeath in ServiceStaff TravelSocial ClubEAP