Site Finance Manager - Medium Site

As Finance Manager at GKN Aerospace Papendrecht, you will act as a trusted partner to the Site Director and leadership team, translating operational performance into financial insight and guiding strategic decisions with robust analysis. You will develop a deep understanding of the business, its drivers, risks and opportunities, and drive sustainable growth through informed financial planning. This role focuses on shaping performance, governance, and continuous improvement within a major site of a global aerospace leader.

• salary grade WTW-F13
• 8% holiday allowance
• 30 paid holidays
• pension scheme (PME)
• pleasant informal working environment
• learning and development opportunities

• Partner with the Site Director and leadership team to provide financial insight and support strategic and operational decision-making
• Translate financial and operational data into meaningful business insights, identifying opportunities, risks and performance improvement actions
• Lead the site's forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes, driving improved predictability and performance visibility
• Partner with the Site Director and Finance Director to deliver clear and impactful performance reporting to executive leadership
• Ensure the integrity of financial information through strong accounting practices, effective controls and disciplined balance sheet management
• Create accountability across the business by constructively challenging performance and supporting the delivery of agreed actions and commitments
• Lead, coach and develop the financial controlling team, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement and business partnering
• Drive the continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency, consistency and decision support

• Significant experience within Finance, Controlling or Business Partnering roles in a complex manufacturing, aerospace or project-driven business environment
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls and balance sheet management
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders while building trusted relationships across the organisation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences ranging from operational teams to executive leadership
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, developing and motivating teams
• Relevant Finance or Accounting qualification, or equivalent professional experience

• influencing senior stakeholders
• clear communication
• leadership and coaching
• financial accounting
• management reporting
• forecasting