Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

 

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

To perform financial accounting and transaction processing and provide analysis, insight and control to the finance function across actuals, forecast and budget. Ensure that the balance sheet positions for the FBP’s area of responsibility are carefully managed, controlled, reconciled and communicated in line with expectations.

Provide partnering to functions within your area of responsibility to drive on site performance through the provision of robust financial information and by holding owners accountable for improving it.

Ensure that the business processes to do this reflect consistent best practice

Job Responsibilities Prepare and book financial data to ensure that P&L and balance sheet positions are correctly reflected in our accounts Provide business partnering to site based functions – provide insight, analysis and reporting according to their requirements, and support in interpreting and acting on financial data For your area of responsibility: Support financial planning and budgeting Provide reporting and analysis Provide financial decision making support Ensure that balance sheet positions are reconciled, understood, and aged or judgmental items are actioned to minimise them Adhere to all financial governance requirements and support internal and external audits as required Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

10 years of experience in finance 

3 years of management experience

Experience of SAP FI/CO modules (will change depending on site ERP)

Understanding of managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, pricing, business analytics and reporting;

 

Preferred Qualifications:

GKN Aerospace Experience 

Ability to work well in a fast-paced and collaborative team that is responsive and results-oriented.

Strong analytical skills;

Keen attention to detail; diligent

Connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrates emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly, collaboratively and persuasively;

Recognized accounting qualification

Good understanding of the Aerospace industry

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

 

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

 

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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