GKN Aerospace

Senior Accountant – FP&A

GKN Aerospace

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Newington • Connecticut • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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, and ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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, 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
Benefits
  • Fantastic challenges
  • Amazing opportunities
  • Great training on offer in the industry
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Hard Skills & Tools
GAAPIFRSbudgetingforecastingfinancial analysisaccount reconciliationsfinancial reportingfinancial auditsdata analyticsfinancial modeling
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingstrategic partnershipcommunicationcollaborationleadershiptrustworthinessperformance improvementorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in AccountingBachelor of Science in Finance