Finance Operations Specialist

GKN Aerospace company; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace invites applicants to join our East Cowes Manufacturing Centre of Excellence as a financially-minded professional supporting programme accounting, month-end reporting and ERP data management. Training will be provided; you will use advanced Excel and AI to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, the role focuses on maintaining financial information, business performance reporting and integrity of financial systems with

Qualifications

• Proven ability with advanced Excel and data manipulation.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.
• Clear, confident communication in English.
• Proactive ownership of tasks and outcomes.
• Positive attitude and team-friendly approach.
• Good sense of humour and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update rolling financial models and support business reviews.
• Prepare financial reporting packs and support month-end close.
• Utilise AI to automate reporting and improve modelling efficiency.
• Post and validate journals per financial controls; support year-end close.
• Assist with cost allocations, AP reconciliations and data management.
• Support ERP data integrity and ledger housekeeping.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Numeracy

Communication

Ownership

Positive attitude

Humour

Reliability

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

GKN Aerospace invites applicants to join our East Cowes Manufacturing Centre of Excellence as a financially-minded professional supporting programme accounting, month-end reporting and ERP data management. Training will be provided; you will use advanced Excel and AI to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, the role focuses on maintaining financial information, business performance reporting and integrity of financial systems with