Finance Manager

Job Summary

As a finance manager of European Defence program you are responsible for all financial matters for the NH90 program. Obtain a deep knowledge of the business and understand the challenges and opportunities. Use this knowledge to be an effective business partner for the NH90 Management Team and the VP NH90 program and the Netherlands. Further oversee 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 program 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

Work together with and oversee the financial program controllers to prepare financial data to ensure that P&L and balance sheet positions are correctly reflected in our accounts.
Provide business partnering for the NH90 management team – provide insight, analysis and reporting according to their requirements, and support in interpreting and acting on financial data for your area of responsibility:

• Determine financial planning and budgeting.
• Provide reporting and analysis.
• Provide financial decision making support.
• Review and 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

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and collaborative team that is responsive and results-oriented;
• Ability to manage a team and strive to improve;
• Experience of BAAN modules;
• Understanding of managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, pricing, business analytics and reporting;
• 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;
• Recognised accounting qualification;
• Good understanding of the Aerospace industry;
• Fluent in Dutch and English;
• At least 3 days per week in the office and flexible on the days;

Short Description

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. In the role of the Finance Manager NH90, you will belong to a close knitted team. We will support and promote your professional and personal development. Furthermore, we will offer you:
 

• The role is in Grade "N" depending on your experience and qualifications and according to the CLA Metalektro,
• 8% holiday allowance,
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (29 holidays and 13 ADV days),
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• Profit sharing scheme,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.

Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

How to Apply

Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact Glenn Duggert, Talent Acquisition, via glenn.duggert@fokker.com. 

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?