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Financial Controller

GKN Aerospace Services Limited

Financial Controller

Date: Jun 27, 2026

Location:Papendrecht, NL

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

 

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

What you will do

  • Process financial and accounting transactions of GKN Fokker companies, including administratively handling the delivery of monthly figures and the closing of journal entries.
  • Prepare various reports including the period figures in the Group's consolidation package, ensuring the accuracy of the reported figures. 
  • Maintain and improve balance sheet specifications including providing support for the delivery of internal control programs. Mentoring the GL Accountants to those improvements. 
  • Assist with accounting issues and prepare accounting reports (e.g. impairment tests, valuation of inventory, provisions).
  • Prepare CBS returns and monthly accruals anad assist with intercompany reconciliation.
  • Assist with group and statutory audits.
  • Provide financial data and explanations for the year-end closing to both internal and external accountants. 
  • Support the Finance Manager, ensuring compliance with the financial guidelines and regulations. 
  • Perform additional ad hoc tasks to support the wider finance team. 
  • Continuously strive for process improvement and efficiency within the finance department. 
  • Working closely with the Senior Financial Controller for specific accounting topics and GL members. 

What you will bring

  • A completed degree (HBO) in a relevant discipline (e.g. SPD opleiding),
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector,
  • Hands on experience in month-end close activities, very good understanding of all balance sheet accounts,
  • Can do mentality, ability to work in an international setting,
  • Fluent in both Dutch and English,
  • Work independently, team player, stakeholder management skills,
  • Strong communication skills and good reporting skills.

     

What we will offer

We are committed to offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities, a career that can go in many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. 


Furthermore, we will offer you:

  • A gross monthly salary based on grade K of CLA Metalektro,- depending on your work experience,
  • 8% holiday allowance,
  • 40 holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro,
  • An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
  • Hybrid working, giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working,
  • A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.

Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where your career journey may take you!

How to apply

Apply online by sending us your CV. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact Ioanna Dimitriadi, Talent Acquisition Specialist, via View email address on careers.gknaerospace.com.

Job Summary

Do you already have some experience in Financial Controlling and you are ready for the next step in a matrix organization? Are you fascinated by the high tech manufacturing industry and you would like to work alongside experienced and passionate for their work professionals? Then look no further, because our Finance team is looking for a Junior Financial Controller to grow within Accounting team! 


The Finance team based in Papendrecht consists of 3 teams: Accounting and Reporting, Project Finance, and Tax. The Accounting & Reporting team is now looking for a Junior Financial Controller, who will collaborate closely with the GL Accountants on the analysis of financial figures and they will provide input on the annual financial statements. This is a broad financial role within a specialized team with a lot of potential for growth.

 

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

 

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

 

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.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.​

 

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