Finance Business Partner II

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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job SummaryUnder the general direction of the Site Financial Controller, the FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) professional is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making within an organization. Job ResponsibilitiesReporting & Analysis: Preparation of monthly financial statements/forecasts in One Stream software. Assist with the creation, preparation, and management of financial reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports. Financial Forecasting and Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and long-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. This includes variance analysis and management reporting. Model Development: Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and projects to support decision-making. Cash Flow: Forecasting and monitoring cash projections to actual, based on historical fiscal performance, trend analysis and sales revenues. Perform variance analysis between actual and forecasted cash flow data.Systems: Assist with system enhancements to increase efficiency, including testing and final approval for upgrades of system reports and automating processes. Participate in the implementation and development of company’s financial software.Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis and support the monthly financial reporting process. Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in reporting and analysis.Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedure. Perform other related duties as required.Job QualificationsRequired Qualifications• Bachelors of Science in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent, required.• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including experience in the manufacturing industry.• 5+ years of experience performing accurate FP&A responsibilities within a fast-paced work environment.• 5+ years of intermediate-to-advanced experience with MS Excel required, including functions such as pivot, v-lookups, and formulas.• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with various teams and presenting financial insights.• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are crucial for accurate financial analysis and reporting.Preferred Qualifications• GKN Experience• Through understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including IFRS.• Strong analytical and accounting skills.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including email.• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word and Access.• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fully integrated ERP software packages.• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.Compensation RangeThe compensation range for this position is between $90,000 - $120,000We’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 WorkingEveryone 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. ​​