Finance & HR Officer

Job Title: Finance & HR Officer

Location: London ON Canada

Hours: 40 hrs per week (Mon to Fri) based on-site

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000 to $75,000 CDN (subject to experience) + Bonuses + Benefits

Join Our Team as a Finance & HR Officer at NP Aerospace!

The Job

Are you a skilled HR and accounting professional with proven experience looking to work in a dynamic defence and security sector? We have a vacancy for a Finance & HR Officer to support the growth in our London, ON facility.

The role is focused on supporting bookkeeping, payroll, and operational HR activities across the Canadian business. You’ll part of a high-growth team, coordinating payroll administration, supporting the employee lifecycle, along with accounts payable and receivable.

You will work closely with the Business Operations Manager, the Supply Chain department, and liaise globally with our international facilities.

In this fast-paced role you will be tasked with ensuring compliance with Ontario legislation, accurate records and documentation, month-end accounting reconciliations and more. You are someone who thrives in a high-growth environment and is accustomed to the multi-faceted responsibilities that come with a small business.

The position is new to the business.

We may use automated tools, including AI enabled screening, to support parts of the recruitment process. These tools do not make final hiring decisions and all outcomes are made by the hiring team.

Visit our LinkedIn page to find out more about us.

What you get in return

At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:

• Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing first – Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage.
• Time to recharge – enjoy 3 weeks’ paid vacation plus 2 company floater days and some time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business.
• Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose.

Job duties

Payroll & Benefits

• Own the full Canada payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, data integrity, onboarding and offboarding of personnel, tax records, and more.
• Support audits, liaise with the wider Finance and HR teams.
• Maintain compliance with employment legislation.
• Act as point of contact for employee benefit insurance and pension provider.

Financial Administration

• Manage and track invoices, ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
• Support accounts payable and receivable for the Canadian operation.
• Maintain accurate financial records, documentation and audit trails.
• Track employee expense submissions.

HR Support

• Support recruitment coordination including candidate communications and administration.
• Assist managers and employees with general HR administrative inquiries
• Support HR compliance and documentation management

Operational Support

• Provide administrative support to the Business Operations Manager, including general office activities, process improvements and initiatives where required.
• Support visitors and office access, supplies and equipment, record keeping.
• The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required.

Our team embraces modern technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to work smarter and deliver better results. Candidates should either have experience using AI tools or demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply them in their role.

Experience

Essential

• University degree, college diploma, or relevant HR and/or bookkeeping experience
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience processing Canadian payroll
• Experience in a manufacturing setting, including use of ERP and HRIS systems
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Eligible for Canadian government security clearance
• Experience using AI tools, or a willingness to learn and apply them within the role.

Desirable

• Experience in defence or highly regulated environments
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Proactive and supportive team player

What do we do at NP Aerospace?

NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

Our mission is to improve and protect lives , and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.

Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.

Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.