Finance Systems Administrator

• Support reporting activities (Cube Views, Quick Views, dashboards).

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  2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Melrose Industries plc is a British aerospace manufacturing company based in Birmingham, England. It is the parent company of GKN Aerospace, a British multinational aerospace engineering and technology business with 16,000 global employees across 12 countries worldwide.

Working as a Finance Systems Administrator this role will perform regular maintenance and administration tasks related to the One Stream consolidation system. First line support for internal users resolving issues or escalating either to Group Finance or external One Stream consultancy. Support finance system development and analysis requests, again coordinating with external One Stream consultants as needed.

This is a central function opportunity in which you will work as part of Melrose plc, supporting our 3 GKN Aerospace business lines;
Civil, Engines, and Defence.

This will see you collaborating with international colleagues, with support from an external support function allowing you to grow your knowledge on the One Stream system.

• Support data loads and integrations.
• Provide first-line support to internal users across regions.
• Manage user access and security roles.
• Assist with data uploads and validations. Maintain metadata and workflow structures.
• Support reporting activities (Cube Views, Quick Views, dashboards).
• Participate in testing and change management (e.g., UAT, patch testing).
• Document processes and create user guides.
• Track and log system issues and resolutions.
• Collaborate with finance, IT, and external consultants.

• Proficiency in Office 365 including strong Excel skills.
• Awareness of financial close and reporting cycles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Basic familiarity with financial systems and willingness to learn.
• Clear and professional communications style.
• Proactive attitude.

• Exposure to One Stream.
• Familiarity with basic scripting and automation concepts.
• Prior experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Understanding of consolidation, intercompany eliminations, or financial KPI’s.
• Experience in training end users.

Travel requirements - potential for limited travel globally.

• Competitive salary and remuneration package dependent on experience.
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to a 1:1.5 basis. Up to 12% employer contributions!
• Life Assurance 8 x salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Income protection.
• Shopping discounts.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll 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 you career journey may take you!

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?

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We…