Vice President FP&A and Controlling EMEA

Position Summary

We are driving rapid growth and redefining the business aviation industry worldwide. As we scale new heights and set the course for the future, we need visionary leaders who can accelerate our momentum on a global scale.

Jet Aviation invites you to lead our Financial Planning, Analysis, and Controlling function for the EMEA region, based in Basel. Are you the strategic, dynamic finance executive ready to steer our financial operations and enable sustainable, profitable growth across a diverse, international landscape?

Your Role:

• Lead Regional Finance Excellence: Lead a high-performing finance organization, guiding a team of over 60 finance and accounting professionals across the EMEA region. As a trusted business partner to the SVP Regional Operations and Group CFO, you will set the direction for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, ensuring alignment with our global strategy.
• Be a Catalyst for Transformation: Lead and support finance transformation initiatives, driving innovation and efficiency across the region. Represent Jet Aviation with professionalism and integrity, both internally and externally, upholding our values and reputation within the General Dynamics network.
• Drive Strategic Business Impact: Deliver insightful financial analysis and recommendations that empower our leadership to make bold, data-driven decisions. Lead the preparation and review of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow, and champion the creation of robust financial models to support future business planning.
• Champion Compliance and Best Practice: Ensure rigorous adherence to local GAAP, US GAAP, and group accounting policies. Oversee internal and external audits, drive process standardization, and maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and transparency.
• Inspire and Develop Talent: Foster a culture of trust, performance, and continuous improvement. Mentor and develop strong successors, ensuring our finance teams are equipped to support Jet Aviation’s growth and transformation initiatives, including SAP S4 and other key projects.

Who You Are:

• Strategic Finance Leader: You are a skilled finance executive who leads and motivates diverse teams globally. With your strong business acumen and analytical expertise, you turn financial data into clear, actionable strategies. Your communication and stakeholder management skills build trust and drive alignment. You are customer-focused, accountable, and committed to ethical conduct and continuous improvement.
• Change Agent: You are driven to lead change and achieve improved results. You see challenges as opportunities to build better ways of working and create lasting impact.  
• Trusted Partner and Communicator: You excel at building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Your communication skills and customer focus set you apart as a leader who inspires confidence and drives alignment.
• Champion of Excellence: You are committed to ethical conduct, compliance, and continuous improvement. You thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and are passionate about developing talent and building high-performing teams.

Why Join Us:

• Make a Regional and Global Impact: Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will shape the financial future of Jet Aviation across EMEA and beyond.
• Drive Innovation and Transformation: Lead forward-thinking finance initiatives that support our ambitious growth and transformation agenda.
• Accelerate Your Career: Join a dynamic, future-focused organization that values leadership, professional growth, and continuous learning.
• Experience a Collaborative, High-Performance Culture: Be part of a diverse leadership team where your voice is heard, your expertise is valued, and your leadership will make a lasting difference.