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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
The Financial ERP Implementation Specialist is a hands-on, project-based individual contributor responsible for supporting the configuration, testing, and deployment of a financial ERP system. This role partners closely with Finance, IT, and external implementation partners to ensure financial processes are accurately translated into system functionality and successfully delivered within the project timeline.
This position focuses on execution, detailed analysis, and functional expertise.
Job Responsibilities
Financial ERP Functional Support
1. Serve as a finance subject matter expert (SME) during ERP implementation activities
2. Support functional configuration and validation of financial modules, including:
3. General Ledger
4. Accounts Payable
5. Accounts Receivable
6. Fixed Assets
7. Cash Management
8. Document business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications
Testing & Data Activities
9. Execute and support system testing activities
10. Validate financial postings, reports, and reconciliations
11. Support data migration activities, including data mapping, validation, and reconciliation
Controls, Compliance & Reporting
12. Ensure system design supports accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control requirements
13. Validate audit trails, approvals, and segregation of duties within the ERP
14. Support financial reporting and close requirements in the new system
Stakeholder Collaboration
15. Work closely with Finance, IT, and implementation partners to resolve functional issues
16. Participate in status updates and issue resolution meetings
17. Escalate risks or gaps with clear recommendations and supporting analysis
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
18. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
19. 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting systems, or ERP implementations
20. Hands-on experience with one or more financial ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Dynamics)
21. Strong understanding of core accounting processes and financial close
22. Experience working in project-based or implementation environments
Preferred Qualifications:
23. Experience supporting ERP implementations as a finance SME or functional analyst
24. Experience with system testing, data conversion, or financial reporting tools
Key Skills & Competencies
25. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
26. Ability to translate accounting requirements into system functionality
27. High attention to detail and accuracy
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.