Finance Controller

Job Summary

To perform 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 site 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

• Prepare and book financial data to ensure that P&L and balance sheet positions are correctly reflected in our accounts
• Provide business partnering to site based functions – provide insight, analysis and reporting according to their requirements, and support in interpreting and acting on financial data
• For your area of responsibility:
  • Support financial planning and budgeting
  • Provide reporting and analysis
  • Provide financial decision making support
  • 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

Required Qualifications: 

• 10 years of experience in finance 

• 3 years of management experience

• Experience of SAP FI/CO modules (will change depending on site ERP)

• Understanding of managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, pricing, business analytics and reporting;

Preferred Qualifications:

• GKN Aerospace Experience 

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and collaborative team that is responsive and results-oriented.

• 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;

• Recognized accounting qualification

• Good understanding of the Aerospace industry