Job Description:

We are now looking for a Financial controller for our GBS.

Responsibilities - your mission

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial position of the “Buy in the Make” (BIM) cost base of Broughton (UK) plant. Buy in the Make relates to procured items under the operational and financial responsibility of the plant production teams. The annual Broughton BIM cost base is approx 150m€ (25% of the plant production recurring cost base).
The successful candidate will be part of the Broughton plant financial controlling team, reporting to the Head of Planning & Reporting.
There will also be strong links to the operational teams managing BIM within the plant and regular alignment and co-working with these teams is essential (physically and remotely).
As part of the role, the successful candidate will also be responsible for the consolidation of BIM top-level forecasts across other European plants for onward alignment with central programme teams.
Guarantee the assessment of all risks & opportunities related to Recurring Costs
Ensure the follow-up of corrective measures defined to achieve the targets.
Guarantee the financial reliability and accuracy of any Business Case.
Ensure Finance processes implementation and conformity (planning, budgeting & reporting processes), ensuring full compliance with the Internal Financial Control Standards.
Contributes & promotes financial awareness to the operational management team.
Contributes to continuous improvement of BIM and Broughton/Wing Controlling Processes through regular challenging of the activity, including targets setting and KPI development and deployment.
Overall business partner to the BIM operational teams and integrated member of the BIM management team.
Managing, advising & training of early careers (e.g Intern) support to BIM
Working & liaising with stakeholders in order to ensure alignment on the delivery of major forecasting milestones (FC1,2 &3) and OP
Preparation & submission of multi year Operative Plan and cascade of annual budget
Providing Robust Forecasting of RC costs against targets
Identify and assess financial Risks and Opportunities
Evaluate project appraisals & business cases to assist decision-making
Lead the team in identifying and securing business improvements & project savings.
Propose and control all corrective measures and action plans to mitigate risks and achieve opportunities
Monitor & challenge as necessary all discretionary investment and ensure that planned cash flows & NPVs are in accordance with the approved Business Case for the investment
To promote financial awareness and provide financial guidance to managers and their respective teams and ensure adequate processes exist to have stringent financial controls.
Ensure that there is consistency, transparency and accuracy of all financial information.
Ensure rigorous processes are in place to maintain data integrity and guarantee accuracy of reported RC actual & forecast information.
Ensure compliance of UK processes to Airbus Internal Financial Control Standards (IFCS) and Ethics and Compliance.
Support the continuous improvement of financial processes and deployment of new tools

Requirements - our ideal candidate will have:

Educated to at least degree / masters level
Experience in a relevant financial controlling / management accounting role
Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
Ability to effectively communicate with and influence a diverse mix of finance and operational stakeholders of various nationalities and of various levels of seniority
The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development

Benefits - what’s in it for you

The chance to work in a multicultural environment.
The opportunity to grow your skills and capabilities thanks to our Airbus learning offer (digital solutions, classroom sessions, certified training....) and career opportunities across the globe.
A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
A modern office well connected to public transportation.
A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
An intense and exciting onboarding experience.
Work in a balanced environment: Beyond the many benefits offered to its employees, joining Airbus is also the guarantee of a respectable work-life balance. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Portugal SA

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Controlling <JF-FI-FO>

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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Evaluate project appraisals & business cases to assist decision-making