Finance Business Partner III - Finance Operations

Job Summary

A Truly Global Business 
Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener.  We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn. Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions.  We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050! 

Making a Difference 
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

Job Summary

“Together We Rise”

At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft. As Finance Business Partner, reporting to the Operations Finance Manager, you will join our dedicated Finance team in supporting the Procurement, Planning and Logistics business areas. You will be responsible for the proactive management and control of the cost-base, whilst developing the financial reporting and accounting systems to meet business requirements at our GKN Aerospace Filton site.

At GKN Aerospace we understand the importance of having work-life balance. This role offers a 37 hour week, with an early afternoon finish on Friday's and the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week, dependent on business needs. 

Help us to be the best at what we do!  

How You'll Contribute

In this role you will be: 

• Monthly reporting, forecasting & budgeting for Procurement and OPL cost centres.
• Monthly reporting & forecasting of sales and profitability for Filton Cross Dock parts.
• Provide monthly analysis and forecasts of cost saving initiatives (cost reductions & rebates etc).
• Monthly business area Finance review – prepare, present and facilitate.
• Active support of Procurement material cost reduction projects.
• Monthly review & analysis of PPV accounting entries; to include review of standard costs and arrange to have these updated with reasons.
• Monthly/On-going review of Enabled Materials – check supplier submissions for accuracy, track on-going costs with correct accounting treatment and provide commercial with information required to pass on costs to AUK.
• Business partner with the Heads of Business & their team, supporting any ad hoc requests.  
• Provide monthly cost allocation, analysis and forecasting of AGS spend.
• Ensuring adequate financial controls are in place and maintained and acting as the conscience of the business ensuring that general controls and processes are adhered to in business areas in line with FRCA.
• Assist in the development of finance reporting systems.  Fully support and develop continuous improvement activities to ensure that improvements are captured, validate & reported.
• Develop financial knowledge of non-financial managers within the business as appropriate.
• Adhoc reporting & any other duties as required.    

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

• Qualified or Finalist Accountant with a professional accountancy certification CIMA, ACA or ACCA 
• Experience of business partnering.
• Proficient in using MS Excel and experienced in PivotTable, VLOOKUP and data analysis

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced, PLC manufacturing environment.
• Previous working experience of SAP

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Finance Business Partner will have a positive can-do attitude with the willingness to want to develop themselves as well as their peers.

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working – 4 days on site and 1 day from home
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12 noon on a Friday
• Shopping discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment 

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly!  We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you! 

Why Join Us

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  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’ last year.  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.

Join us and keep the world moving … click on the link below to apply