Programme Financial Controller (Papendrecht, NL)

Qabird; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Fokker Aerospace in Papendrecht is seeking a Program Financial Controller to join the Finance team. You will support monthly reporting for consolidation and contribute to the planning cycle, including forecast, budget and strategic plan.

The role focuses on strengthening financial health and improving processes across programs. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience in business or program controlling in manufacturing, strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• A completed HBO/University degree in Finance or similar.
• 5+ years of similar experience as Business or Program Controller, ideally gained in the manufacturing sector.
• Ability to easily collaborate with other functions within the programs for gathering, challenging and summarizing key drivers of results and cash flow.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, especially in management reporting.
• Proactive, ability to work independently, eager to learn.
• Structured, able to plan own work & set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for the accounting of the programs, including analysis and balance sheets
• Prepare budget, forecast and strategic plan for the programs
• Assist in achieving programs' financial goals by providing analyses and recommendations
• Contribute to annual planning processes by providing insight into sales, profit, and cash flow forecasts
• Analyze actuals compared to budget, forecast, and previous year's figures, acting as a point of contact for Central Finance
• Prepare various reports to present the analysis of financial results to stakeholders
• Provide ad hoc reports, incl. margin analysis, monthly closure activities
• Support program management in preparing and updating business cases and challenge the business with financial insights

Skills

Financial analysis

Management reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

HBO/University degree in Finance

Job description

Job Summary

Are you eager to immerse yourself in a role where continuous learning is the norm and where challenges push you beyond traditional finance boundaries? Do you have strong skills in financial analysis & reporting that can support the company towards business success? If so, the role of Business Controller at GKN Fokker Aerospace is your new next step! As a Programma Financial Controller, you are a member of the Finance team based in Papendrecht where you'll dive into the heart of our financial operations and ensuring their financial health. You will support the (monthly) reporting activities for consolidation and you will contribute to the planning cycle (forecast, budget, strategic plan). You'll play a key role in enhancing business processes and advancing the standards of our finance operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for the accounting of the programs, including analysis and balance sheets
• Prepare budget, forecast and strategic plan for the programs
• Assist in achieving programs' financial goals by providing analyses and recommendations
• Contribute to annual planning processes by providing insight into sales, profit, and cash flow forecasts
• Analyze actuals compared to budget, forecast, and previous year's figures, acting as a point of contact for Central Finance
• Prepare various reports to present the analysis of financial results to stakeholders
• Provide ad hoc reports, incl. margin analysis, monthly closure activities
• Support program management in preparing and updating business cases and challenge the business with financial insights

Job Qualifications

• A completed HBO/University degree in Finance or similar
• 5+ years of similar experience as Business or Program Controller, ideally gained in the manufacturing sector
• Ability to easily collaborate with other functions within the programs for gathering, challenging and summarizing key drivers of results and cash flow
• Strong analytical and financial skills, especially in management reporting
• Proactive, ability to work independently, eager to learn
• Structured, able to plan own work & set priorities

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

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.