Requirements: English
Company: Avincis
Region: Valencian Community
Are you ready to make a significant contribution to both saving lives and protecting communities?
At Avincis, were dedicated to meaningful work with a clear purpose. We''re seeking talented individuals passionate about making a difference while growing their careers in a dynamic environment. Avincis is Europes leading Aerial Emergency Services operator, providing critical emergency services with a fleet of more than 220 aircraft and a team of over 2400 professionals.
Join us and be part of a mission to protect lives, safeguard communities, and make a positive impact.
Reporting to the Group Chief Finance Officer, the Finance R&D Manager is responsible to lead and oversee all financial activities related to research and development (R&D) and tax deductions. This role is critical to ensuring the company''s financial stability, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth, ensuring compliance with regulations and the accuracy of financial information, and directing accounting operations. The role will have a dotted line to the Group Chief Commercial Officer and Finance Director Iberia.
Main responsabilities
- As the aviation sector is highly regulated, safety and compliance are the highest priority. Avincis is also committed to the highest standards of business ethics with integrity with trust being central values of the organisation. The Finance R&D Manager is expected to be a role model of integrity and high ethical standards.
- Financial Planning and budget preparation: Develop and manage R&D budgets, forecasts, and investment cases with a focus on ROI and portfolio optimisation. Income from all contracts and products that provide services to the operational area, and all expenses related to the area.
- Risk Management: Assess and manage the financial risks associated with R+D projects.
- Tax Deductions: Identify and apply tax deductions related to R+D activities to optimize the company''s tax burden. Preparation and monitoring of procedures to monetize deductions.
- Financial Analysis: Perform detailed analyses of the costs and benefits of R+D projects. Prepare financial analysis for new tenders (BIDs)
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all financial activities comply with tax laws and regulations.
- Financial Management Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for senior management.
- Audit Follow up: interaction with the group''s accounting auditors
- Personnel Supervision: Lead and supervise the financial team, including accountants and financial analysts.
- Operate in full compliance with legislation, company policies, and Group processes, ensuring accurate system bookings.
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics, acting as a role model for the organization.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor''s, Finance or similar preferred.
- At least 5 years experience in strategic or financial roles,
- Experience working cross-functionally in complex, matrixed organisations.
- Strong understanding of R&D project lifecycles, IP strategy, and technology readiness levels (TRLs) is an advantage.
Core competencies
- Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations, especially in deductions for R+D.
- Skills: Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Proficiency in financial management software. Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and commercial evaluation skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships at all organizational levels while navigating dynamic and uncertain environments.
- Effective in motivating teams, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and addressing critical situations with innovative solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of tax law: It is essential to understand tax laws and regulations, especially those related to R+D deductions
- Financial analysis: Ability to perform detailed analyses of the costs and benefits of R+D projects
- Risk Management: Assess and manage the financial risks associated with R+D projects
- Leadership: Lead and motivate the finance team, ensuring high productivity and cohesion
- Effective communication: Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of the organization, including senior management and investors
- Strategic planning: Develop and oversee the company''s financial strategy, with a long-term vision
- Knowledge of financial technology: Staying on top of the latest technologies and automation tools to improve the efficiency of financial processes
- Adaptability: Ability to manage change and adapt to changes in the industry and business environment
Why Avincis?
Avincis boasts decades of experience in providing aerial emergency