Site Finance Manager

GKN AerospaceGKN Aerospace

Site Finance Manager - Medium Site

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Location: Papendrecht, NL

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

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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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

At GKN Aerospace, we don't just build aircraft structures and components. We help shape the future of flight.

As Finance Manager for our Papendrecht site, you will play a pivotal leadership role within one of the largest GKN Aerospace operations in the Netherlands. Acting as a trusted business partner to the Site Director and leadership team, you will help translate operational performance into financial insight and ensure that strategic decisions are supported by robust financial analysis and forward-looking recommendations.

This role goes far beyond reporting numbers. You will develop a deep understanding of the business, its operational drivers, risks, opportunities and performance challenges. By combining financial expertise with strong business acumen, you will help drive sustainable growth, improve performance and support the delivery of our strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Site Finance Director, you will lead the financial controlling team and play a key role in ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting and effective decision-making across the site.

As Finance Manager, you will:

• 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.

Job Qualifications

We are looking for a financially strong and commercially minded leader who thrives in a complex operational environment.

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience within the aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Experience operating in an international matrix organisation.
• Familiarity with programme-based or project-based business environments.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to 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. We will support and promote your professional and personal development.

Furthermore, we will offer you:

• A salary in grade WTW-F13

• 8% holiday allowance

• 30 paid holidays for full-time employment

• An excellent pension scheme (PME)

• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.