Finance Business Partner

Job Summary

A Truly Global Business
Every day around the world we help aircrafts fly further faster and greener. Were the worlds leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of 2.8bn. Together as one GKN were moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. Were putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!

Together We Rise

At our GKN 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. As Finance Business Partner reporting to the Operations Finance Manager you will join our dedicated Finance team in supporting the Procurement Planning and Logistics business areas. You will be responsible for the proactive management and control of the cost-base whilst developing the financial reporting and accounting systems to meet business requirements at our GKN Aerospace Filton site.

Making a Difference
Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

At GKN Aerospace we understand the importance of having work-life balance. This role offers a 37 hour week with an early afternoon finish on Fridays and the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week dependent on business needs.

Help us to be the best at what we do!

How Youll Contribute

• Monthly reporting forecasting & budgeting of sales and profitability for cost centres
• Provide monthly analysis and forecasts of cost saving initiatives
• Monthly business area Finance review prepare present and facilitate
• Monthly review & analysis of PPV accounting entries
• Business partner with the Heads of Business & their team supporting any ad hoc requests
• Ensuring adequate financial controls are in place and maintained and acting as the conscience of the business ensuring that general controls and processes are adhered to in business areas in line with FRCA
• Assist in the development of finance reporting systems. Fully support and develop continuous improvement activities to ensure that improvements are captured validate & reported

What Youll Bring

To help us make a difference youll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills experience qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

• Qualified or Finalist Accountant with a professional accountancy certificationCIMA ACA or ACCA
• Experience of business partnering
• Proficient in using MS Exceland experienced in PivotTable VLOOKUP and data analysis

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced PLC manufacturing environment
• Previous working experience of SAP

We are looking for people who want to make a difference talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Finance Business Partner will have a positive can-do attitude with the willingness to want to develop themselves as well as their peers.

What Well Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 15% bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Hybrid working 4 days on site and 1 day from home
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12 noon on a Friday
• Shopping discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!