Senior Accountant/FP&A

GKN Aerospace

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3+ years in FP&A or General Accounting in manufacturing
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Eligibility to work with controlled technology (US Person)

Responsibilities

  • Prepare financial statements per GAAP and IFRS
  • Ensure integrity of balance sheets through reconciliations
  • Coordinate internal/external financial audits
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting for Additive Manufacturing
  • Deliver accurate management reporting and analysis
  • Act as financial advisor to operational leaders
  • Support modernization of finance systems and processes

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Cutting-edge training and development resources
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
  • Flexible and innovative working environment
  • Commitment to sustainability in all business practices
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The 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.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Goverance & Compliance
  • Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial 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


Planning & Analysis
  • 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


Business Partnership
  • Act as a trusted financial advisor to operational and commercial leaders
  • Support capital investment decisions and business cases
  • Provide financial insights to drive performance improvements


Systems & Process Optimization
  • Support modernization of finance systems in alignment with group strategy
  • Identify and implement across improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
  • Leverage data and analytics to improve decision-making
  • Any other job duties as assigned


Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • 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, particularly 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 technology and products


Preferred Qualifications
  • Continuous 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 organizational levels
  • Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive process improvements

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