Finance Business Partner

The Opportunity

At our 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. We have the opportunity for a Part-Qualified Accountant to join us as a Finance Business Partner.  You will join our dedicated finance team in supporting business units including Operations, Planning & Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, our Estates service and our Environmental and Safety team. You will report to our on-site Operations Finance Manager and will provide financial and decision making support as we continue to grow our business.

Help us to be the best at what we do.  

How You'll Contribute

In this role, you will:

• Carry out month-end accounting and reporting of business area financial performance, providing understanding regarding variances and advice about corrective actions that could drive improvements.
• Support the capital submissions – DCF modelling, challenge of assumptions and supporting presentation to senior management. Ongoing monitoring of project spend thereafter.
• Provide CapEx training to the Support Functions business areas.
• Work with Heads of Business to produce robust monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Provide finance support in respect of the Site Services Agreement with Airbus, ensuring understanding of contractual terms and that GKN achieves best value for money during annual budget discussions.
• Ensure robust financial processes and controls are in place and aligned with the FRCA.
• Liaise with Heads of Support Functions, supporting them with any ad hoc requests.
• Develop financial knowledge of non-financial managers within the business as appropriate.
• Ensure adequate financial controls are in place and maintained, acting as the conscience of the business ensuring that general controls and processes are adhered to in business areas in line with FRCA.
   

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:

• Must be working towards a Professional accountancy qualification, CIMA, ACA or ACCA 
• Experience of business partnering.
• Excellent standard of computer literacy, particularly in using spread sheets.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced, PLC manufacturing environment.
• Previous working experience of SAP.
• Experience of working to strict deadlines in a demanding and pressured environment.

What We'll Provide

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

• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Full financial and study support to complete your finance qualification
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking, canteen, shop, bike sheds and a Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment with significant career development opportunities