at GKN Aerospace Precision Machining in Wellington, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Job Responsibilities Program & Production Finance- Own program P&L visibility from first part introduction through steady-state production.
- Maintain standard costs (materials, labor, overhead).
- Analyze PPV, usage, mix, labor efficiency/productivity, scrap, and absorption variances with root-cause and action plans.
- Partner with operations to model throughput scenarios, capacity constraints, and ramp curves; quantify financial impact.
- Lead monthly forecast cycle for the program (volume, material, labor, overhead, launch spend).
- Build driver-based models and scenario analyses.
- Develop product-level margin analytics and cost improvement recommendations.
- Ensure inventory accuracy (WIP, FG) and support valuation and Non-Conforming/E&O reserves.
- Track tooling, launch costs, and capital investments.
- Support supplier cost changes and freight analysis.
- Establish financial SOPs for variance reviews and month-end processes.
- Create Excel-based dashboards for production, scrap, labor, and cost data.
- Participate in daily/weekly tier meetings; drive clear corrective actions tied to financial outcomes.
- Convert complex financials into clear narratives for operators and leadership.
- Validate ERP transaction flows and resolve discrepancies.
- Own program-related journal entries, reserves, and reconciliations.
- Support internal/external audits and maintain strong control documentation.
- 6–10+ years in Finance/Accounting with manufacturing or operations finance focus.
- Strong cost accounting skills (standard costing, BOM/routings, variance analysis, inventory valuation).
- Advanced Excel skills (modeling, pivots, data analysis).
- ERP experience; understands transaction flows to financials.
- Excellent cross-functional communication; comfortable on the floor and in leadership meetings.
- Ability to build processes in an evolving environment.
- Experience supporting new program introduction (NPI).
- Lean/Six Sigma or manufacturing KPI familiarity.
- Prior leadership or mentoring experience.
