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. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
A Truly Global Business
Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. Together as “one GKN” we’re 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. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
This site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircrafts.
Following an internal promotion, an exciting and career defining opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to join our Accounting team within the Finance department. The applicant will perform financial accounting and transaction processing and provide analysis, insight and control to the finance function across actuals, forecast and budget.
Upon completion of training, this role offers hybrid working, with the option to work 2 days per week at home.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain an ACCA qualification funded by GKN upon completion of a successful probationary period.
What You Will Do
The role exists to provide partnering to functions within an area of responsibility to drive on site performance through the provision of robust financial information and by holding owners accountable for improving it.
In Addition, You'll Be Responsible For
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
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
This role would be suitable to a variety of levels and although knowledge of the above is desirable, full training will be provided for the right candidate.
What You Will Bring
Essential
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and collaborative team that is responsive and results-oriented
Able to work independently (as part of hybrid working)
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
Desirable
Experience of SAP FI/CO modules
Understanding of managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, pricing, business analytics and reporting;
Good understanding of the Aerospace industry
Knowledge of various MS Office packages
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
A salary of £23,000 - £27,000 dependent on experience
Hybrid Working
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
187.5 hours holiday + bank holidays (Based on 7.5 hour shifts – equivalent to 25 days)
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A collaborative, dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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