Job detail for Head of Reporting

Salary - Negotiable, plus benefits including Car Allowance, Bonus, Pension

Closing date - 6th October 2026

NATS is the UK’s leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2.4 million flights each year. We provide air traffic control services from two control centres and at airports around the UK. We also provide a wide range of commercial products and solutions internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe.

Role Purpose

The Accounting & Reporting team provides high-quality financial information that supports effective decision-making and ensures all NATS companies meet their financial reporting obligations.

The Head of Reporting leads the production of internal financial reporting across the Group, setting clear standards and providing timely, accurate and insightful information to stakeholders ranging from departmental managers to the Executive and the NATS Board. The role requires the analysis of data and trends, with findings summarised in clear, concise and perceptive commentary that drives business action.

The role combines strong technical expertise with commercial insight, identifying the key drivers of performance, constructively challenging the business and continually improving reporting through best practice, efficient processes and effective use of technology.

As a member of the Accounting & Reporting leadership team, the Head of Reporting helps shape the directorate’s direction, priorities and standards. The role holder will also deputise for the Director, Accounting & Reporting on matters within their area of expertise.

Other duties include:

• Lead the timely and accurate production of internal financial reporting for the Group, providing clear insight to support informed decision-making.

• Shape, influence and lead the delivery of the next generation of internal financial reporting for the Group.

• Set and continuously improve NATS standards for internal financial reporting, applying best practice and promoting consistency across Finance.

• Lead, coach and develop the Reporting team, setting clear priorities, objectives and performance expectations that create an engaged, high-performing culture.

• Work across Finance and the wider business to identify and explain the key drivers of performance, providing robust, constructive challenge and commercially informed analysis.

• Deliver additional analysis and reporting for external customers and the regulator, as required.

• Manage the production of key non-financial information that accompanies monthly financial reporting.

• Act as the principal point of contact for internal reporting matters, including engagement with external auditors where appropriate.

Essential Skills and Experience

Technical and Professional

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in management or internal financial reporting.

• Strong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify trends and translate findings into clear, decision-useful insight.

• Excellent written communication skills, including concise and effective commentary on financial performance.

• A strong understanding of reporting best practice, with evidence of delivering continuous improvement, change initiatives or projects.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders and deliver high-quality outcomes to demanding deadlines.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience of ERP accounting and reporting systems (i.e. Oracle, SAP)

Leadership

• An engaging, collaborative and inclusive leader who builds a positive, high-performing team culture.

• A proven ability to coach, develop and motivate others while leading change across multiple disciplines.

• Confident decision-making, organisation and planning skills, with a practical focus on delivery.

• Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, with the flexibility to engage credibly at all organisational levels, motivated by continuous improvement and offering insights.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to lead meetings, provide direction, and create clarity.

Additional Vacancy Information

We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. Find out more here.

If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe – we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.

We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally - for more information on what NATS can offer you please visit - Why NATS? - NATS

Please note: All staff at NATS are subject to UK Security Vetting and Clearance (SC) and must maintain valid clearance throughout employment. We are unable to progress applications where an applicant does not meet eligibility requirements for clearance. For further guidance click here Security Clearance - NATS