Finance Manager

Job Summary

As a finance manager of E&T you are responsible for all financial matters relating to the Engineering and Technology organisation. You will obtain a deep knowledge of the business and understand its challenges and opportunities. You will work closely with the Technology and Engineering Business controlling teams to ensure financial results are reported with a consistent approach and in a timely manner. You will provide partnering to functions within your area of responsibility to drive performance through the provision of robust financial information and by holding owners accountable for improving it. You will drive the business processes to do this reflect consistent best practice and also ensure that the balance sheet positions for the areas of your responsibility are carefully managed, controlled, reconciled and communicated in line with expectations.

Job Responsibilities

Work together with and oversee the financial controllers to prepare financial data to ensure that P&L and balance sheet positions are correctly reflected in our accounts.
Provide business partnering to the Engineering & Technology resource management teams – 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;
• Understanding of managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, pricing, business analytics and reporting;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrates emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly, collaboratively and persuasively;
• Recognised accounting qualification;
• Strong understanding of ERP and finance related processes
• Good understanding of the Aerospace industry;
• Fluent in English;
• At least 3 days per week in the office and flexible on the days;

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 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 – E&T, you will belong to a close knitted team. We will support and promote your professional and personal development. Furthermore, we will offer you:
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.