Financial Director

About En Route

En Route International is a global business operating as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers. With teams across the UK, USA, Australia and the UAE, we design and deliver premium baked goods, meals and snacks for the travel industry - bringing together world‑class manufacturing partners, smart product customisation, and a complex, high‑precision supply chain.

We’re a business built on momentum and partnership. We turn fresh insights into practical solutions, craft products that elevate the traveller experience, and work closely with our customers to deliver quality at scale. As we continue our growth journey, we are seeking an experienced Finance Director to join our Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business.

The Opportunity

This role requires a Finance Director who is equally comfortable operating at a strategic level and rolling up their sleeves to understand the detail behind the numbers. You'll be expected to bring strong commercial judgement whilst maintaining rigorous financial discipline, ensuring reporting accuracy, robust controls and best-in-class governance across the business.

As part of the dnata group, a critical aspect of the role will be building strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider organisation and ensuring En Route's reporting, controls and governance frameworks remain fully aligned with group requirements. You will act as the key link between En Route and dnata Finance, ensuring consistency, transparency and compliance whilst supporting the continued growth of the business.

Alongside leading the finance function, you will drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and ways of working, creating a scalable finance operation capable of supporting future growth.

This is a hybrid opportunity which requires a minimum of three days in the Windsor office (Berkshire).

What Success Looks Like

In the first 12-24 months you will

• Strengthen financial reporting, governance and control frameworks across the business.
• Build strong partnerships with dnata and Emirates Group stakeholders.
• Drive greater visibility and understanding of business performance through meaningful KPIs and financial insight.
• Improve accuracy, efficiency and consistency across finance processes and systems.
• Continue developing a high-performing, engaged finance team with clear accountability and succession planning.
• Support the Leadership Team in delivering profitable growth whilst ensuring appropriate financial controls remain in place.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, balancing strategic direction with operational execution.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with 8+ years PQE
• Previous Finance Director experience within a complex international business
• Experience operating within a global matrix organisation, balancing local business requirements with regional or group reporting obligations
• Proven track record of working within a high-growth, commercially focused business environment
• Strong experience within a product-based, trading, distribution, supply chain, food, retail, wholesale, aviation or similar commercially driven business
• Experience managing multi-currency consolidations, international taxation and transfer pricing arrangements
• Demonstrable success driving finance transformation, process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Experience building, mentoring and developing high-performing finance teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering Executive teams, Boards and Group functions

Personal Attributes

• Highly detail-oriented and intellectually curious, with a willingness to get into the detail and challenge assumptions where necessary.
• Commercially astute whilst maintaining an unwavering focus on accuracy, compliance and financial control.
• Capable of switching seamlessly between strategic leadership and hands-on execution.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Influential, credible and confident in challenging stakeholders constructively.
• Passionate about developing people, improving processes and driving continuous improvement.
• High levels of integrity, resilience and accountability

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including verification of professional qualifications, employment history, references, criminal record, financial probity and directorship-related checks, where relevant to the role.

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