Senior Accountant/FP&A

GKN Aerospace Careers•Newington, CT

18h

About The Position

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.Job SummaryThe Senior Accountant serves as the primary finance representative for the Additive Manufacturing business unit, providing strategic financial partnership with operational support. The role collaborates closely with the Value Stream Manager, Business Development teams and the Finance Director in Sweden to drive financial performance, ensure compliance, and support investment decisions. The position is also the main finance point of contact for additive investment activities in Newington.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of experience in FP&A or General Accounting within a manufacturing environment
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particulary Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas), Word and PowerPoint
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Must be a US Person (Citizen or Green Card Holder) or have the ability to obtain the necessary Government licensing to work with controlled technologoy and products

Nice To Haves

Continous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience consolidating and analyzing large financial datasets to support forecasting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all all organizational levels
Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment
Ability to manage multiple priorites, meet deadlines, and drive process improvements

Responsibilities

Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual finanical statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and IFRS
Maintain balance sheets integrity through detailed reviews and reconciliations
Coordinate and support internal/external financial audits
Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and reporting standards
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning (annual and 5-year) for the Additive Manufacturing Value Stream
Deliver timely and accurate management reporting, including:
Month-end close activities
Account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews
Fixed asset reporting
Weekly financial forecast updates and cash reporting
Quarterly planning cycles and annual budgeting
Ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
Act as a trusted financial advisor to operational and commercial leaders
Support captial investment decisions and business cases
Provide financial insights to drive performance improvements
Support modernization of finance systems in alignment with group strategy
Identify and implement across improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficency
Leverage data and analytics to improve decision-making
Any other job duties as assigned