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Head of Finance and Corporate Services

BALPA, One Heathrow Boulevard, 286 Bath Road, West Drayton. BALPA’s hybrid working policy applies to this role which allows working from home up to 3 days per week.
BALPA pay band 4 (Starting salary £67,879) Full time
Posted 2 months ago

BALPA’s Head of Finance and Corporate Services is responsible for the day-to-day finance and corporate services functions for BALPA.

The postholder will work with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop financial and corporate strategy for BALPA and make recommendations to the General Secretary and NEC to ensure that BALPA’s finances are well managed and sustainable.

The Head of Finance and Corporate Services will be responsible for all day-to-day financial and corporate services operations and will work with the COO to ensure that all statutory obligations are complete including audit requirements and HMRC.

The Head of Finance and Corporate Services will take the lead on and work closely with the COO to modernise our finance functions, including digitalising our systems and processes.

BALPA is currently in a period of reform and modernisation. All BALPA staff are expected to show willingness to learn, change and develop and contribute to a positive, supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

Please apply by CV with a covering letter (of no more than two sides) setting out why you would be a great fit for the role, complete this equality and diversity form and send to recruitment@balpa.org by midday Monday 28 September 2026.
Interviews will take place on Monday 05 October 2026 at BALPA HQ, 1 Heathrow Boulevard, 1st Floor East Suite, 286 Bath Road, West Drayton, UB7 0DQ.

Benefits

Other benefits include a defined contribution pension scheme and 30 days of annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service).

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience of working in a senior finance role with proven successes.
  • A professional accounting qualification.
  • Accomplished use of accounting software systems.
  • Experience of managing, developing, and automating financial processes and accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of the trade union movement and/or aviation industry.
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