Financial Analyst, FP&A
Date: Jul 22, 2025
Location: Tallassee, AL, US
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
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.
Financial Analyst – Bids & Proposals (Defense Programs)
📍 Tallassee, AL | 💼 Full-Time | 💵 Finance & Strategy | 🛩️ Aerospace & Defense
Are you someone who enjoys digging into data, building smart financial models, and helping teams make confident decisions? We’re looking for a Financial Analyst to support our Defense Business Line in Tallassee, Alabama. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop pricing strategies, support proposals, and provide financial insights that shape the future of our aerospace programs.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to make a real impact on both new and existing business.
What You'll Do
- Support the full proposal process—from analyzing costs to building pricing models and preparing business cases.
- Work with operations, supply chain, and engineering to estimate costs for new and existing parts and assemblies.
- Use tools like Cincom ERP, OneStream, and TM1 to analyze financial data and create clear, actionable reports.
- Help develop forward-looking analytics and visualizations to support strategic decisions.
- Break down customer margins by contract, model, and part number—and help teams understand where improvements can be made.
- Coordinate with supply chain to ensure all quotes and data are submitted on time for bid packages.
- Create and document basis of estimate rationales for recurring and nonrecurring costs.
- Ensure pricing is compliant with FAR/CAS regulations and internal guidelines.
- Support internal Gate Reviews by preparing financial summaries and presenting key insights.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tools, processes, and reporting methods.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 2+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and the ability to read technical drawings.
- U.S. Person status (Citizen, Green Card holder, refugee, or asylee) per ITAR requirements.
What Helps You Stand Out
- Experience with tools like SAP, Oracle, Cincom, OneStream, TM1, or Hyperion.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Background in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
- Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience with costing standards, forward-pricing rates, and proposal documentation.
- Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience with Tableau or similar visualization tools.
- Familiarity with DoD proposals, RFPs, and cost volume writing is a plus.
🏡 Relocating? We Can Help.
This role is based in Tallassee, AL, with relocation assistance available. Nearby communities like Redland, Wetumpka, Pike Road, and Blue Ridge offer a variety of living options—all within commuting distance.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a global team shaping the future of aerospace and defense.
- Work on high-impact programs with real-world significance.
- Enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your insights matter.
- Competitive salary, great benefits, and opportunities to grow.
🔗 Apply now to help us build smarter proposals and stronger programs.
Job Qualifications
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.
