LOCATION: Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) – Office based role
DEPARTMENT: Finance/Executive Team
SALARY: Competitive
HOURS: Full time/permanent - 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 5 hrs – finish early)
About the role We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Finance Director to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will guide the company’s financial strategy, ensure robust financial governance, and provide actionable insight to drive growth.
The Finance Director will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and work closely with the Executive Team and shareholders to shape and deliver the company’s strategic and financial objectives. The successful candidate will ideally have a background in manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace, and proven experience leading a business through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or similar corporate finance event. Experience operating in an international context would be a strong advantage.
In your role as our Finance Director, you will:
Report directly to the CEO and work in partnership with the Executive Team to define and deliver the company’s strategic financial direction
Provide expert financial guidance and commercial insight to support business growth, drive profitability, and achieve our goals as defined in our business plan
Partner with Directors to evaluate business opportunities, capital investments, and cost improvement initiatives, tracking and reporting our progress
Lead and guide on all financial aspects of IPO preparation, or similar, ensuring compliance and investor confidence
Manage and develop the finance team to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial information across the business
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, R&D claims, and cashflow management, ensuring strong financial control and liquidity
Support the development of our ERP / MRP systems, ensuring robust systems fit for purpose
Maintain full responsibility for statutory accounts, financial reporting, audit, and regulatory compliance
Develop and maintain effective relationships with shareholders, investors, auditors, banks, and key external stakeholders
Support and challenge the CEO and senior leadership team with financial analysis and performance insight to inform key decisions
Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial colleagues
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting to support Mirus as we grow
About you To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you’ll bring proven expertise in financial leadership and strategic management, with a passion for driving performance, strengthening governance, and enabling sustainable business success. You’ll combine commercial insight and analytical rigour with a hands‑on, collaborative approach, ensuring excellence across all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and decision support — along with the following skills, experience, and attributes:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Significant post‑qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role
Proven track record in manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace industries
Experience working in an SME environment with hands‑on financial management responsibilities
Strong understanding of financial compliance, audit and governance requirements
Experience in R&D tax credits, grants, or government funding schemes
Demonstrated success leading or supporting a company through IPO or major financial transformation
Excellent knowledge of ERP systems, financial modelling, and data‑driven decision‑making
Deep understanding of cost control, pricing strategy, and supply chain financials in an engineering context
Ability to interpret data and communicate financial information clearly
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial insight
Personal skills / attributes:
Commercial acumen and ability to see the broader business picture
A strong leader and confidence to challenge and influence peers, including the CEO
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable delegating detail but maintaining control of overall outcomes
Curiosity and creativity in approaching problems and opportunities
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our
Finance Director
position. Come on a journey with us and be part of making a positive and impactful difference!
Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.
ABOUT THE COMPANY Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China. We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm.”
We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.
Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
Agile working. Flexible start and finish
Early finish on a Friday
Full company Christmas shut down
Training and development
Generous family friendly benefits
SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)
At Mirus, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.
Careers at Mirus
Right company, wrong opportunity? We’re on the lookout for talented aviation specialists at every level. If you’re interested in being a part of our team, please send us your CV and our recruitment sector will contact you should a vacancy suiting your skills and experience become available.
Email: careers@mirus-as.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr
About the role We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Finance Director to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will guide the company’s financial strategy, ensure robust financial governance, and provide actionable insight to drive growth.
The Finance Director will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and work closely with the Executive Team and shareholders to shape and deliver the company’s strategic and financial objectives. The successful candidate will ideally have a background in manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace, and proven experience leading a business through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or similar corporate finance event. Experience operating in an international context would be a strong advantage.
In your role as our Finance Director, you will:
Report directly to the CEO and work in partnership with the Executive Team to define and deliver the company’s strategic financial direction
Provide expert financial guidance and commercial insight to support business growth, drive profitability, and achieve our goals as defined in our business plan
Partner with Directors to evaluate business opportunities, capital investments, and cost improvement initiatives, tracking and reporting our progress
Lead and guide on all financial aspects of IPO preparation, or similar, ensuring compliance and investor confidence
Manage and develop the finance team to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial information across the business
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, R&D claims, and cashflow management, ensuring strong financial control and liquidity
Support the development of our ERP / MRP systems, ensuring robust systems fit for purpose
Maintain full responsibility for statutory accounts, financial reporting, audit, and regulatory compliance
Develop and maintain effective relationships with shareholders, investors, auditors, banks, and key external stakeholders
Support and challenge the CEO and senior leadership team with financial analysis and performance insight to inform key decisions
Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial colleagues
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting to support Mirus as we grow
About you To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you’ll bring proven expertise in financial leadership and strategic management, with a passion for driving performance, strengthening governance, and enabling sustainable business success. You’ll combine commercial insight and analytical rigour with a hands‑on, collaborative approach, ensuring excellence across all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and decision support — along with the following skills, experience, and attributes:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Significant post‑qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role
Proven track record in manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace industries
Experience working in an SME environment with hands‑on financial management responsibilities
Strong understanding of financial compliance, audit and governance requirements
Experience in R&D tax credits, grants, or government funding schemes
Demonstrated success leading or supporting a company through IPO or major financial transformation
Excellent knowledge of ERP systems, financial modelling, and data‑driven decision‑making
Deep understanding of cost control, pricing strategy, and supply chain financials in an engineering context
Ability to interpret data and communicate financial information clearly
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial insight
Personal skills / attributes:
Commercial acumen and ability to see the broader business picture
A strong leader and confidence to challenge and influence peers, including the CEO
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable delegating detail but maintaining control of overall outcomes
Curiosity and creativity in approaching problems and opportunities
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our
Finance Director
position. Come on a journey with us and be part of making a positive and impactful difference!
Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.
ABOUT THE COMPANY Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China. We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm.”
We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.
Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
Agile working. Flexible start and finish
Early finish on a Friday
Full company Christmas shut down
Training and development
Generous family friendly benefits
SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)
At Mirus, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.
Careers at Mirus
Right company, wrong opportunity? We’re on the lookout for talented aviation specialists at every level. If you’re interested in being a part of our team, please send us your CV and our recruitment sector will contact you should a vacancy suiting your skills and experience become available.
Email: careers@mirus-as.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr