Financial Controller for Space Digital Germany (dfm)

Airbus; Taufkirchen; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aerospace company in Taufkirchen is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to oversee financial management for its Space Digital Satcom Programs. The ideal candidate will engage as a Finance Business Partner, enhancing budgetary control and financial reporting. With over 5 years of experience in finance, specifically in the aeronautics or defense sectors, you will support multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with financial standards. This role offers an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment and play a pivotal role in the company's operations.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience (minimum 5 years) in a similar position.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to handle complex financial matters.

Aufgaben

• Act as Finance Business Partner for Project Managers.
• Monitor and control project budgets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Identify and manage financial risks.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Financial expertise

Collaboration

Proficiency in advanced Excel

Knowledge of IFRS and HGB

Project management knowledge

Fluent in English

German (native or equivalent)

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Control

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

The Financial Controller for Space Digital Satcom Programs is a key role within the Space Digital Finance team of Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. He/She acts as Finance Business Partner and is responsible for the financial management, budgetary control and financial reporting for the Satcom programs portfolio and local Space Digital perimeter. He/she will act as internal referent/expert for the German financial processes. This role requires strong financial expertise, sharp analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as Finance Business Partner to Project Manager under his/her responsibility, coordinating reporting and improvement plan with them.
• Provide the financial perspective of business matters and challenge operational teams when appropriate.
• Monitor and control the budget of the projects portfolio and support colleagues.
• Consolidate transnational financial information of each project in coordination with Financial counterparts.
• Lead and ensure delivery of various local financial processes, including budgetary (CC budget hourly rate) and OP consolidation for Space Digital DACH.
• Consolidate and analyze DACH financials (P&L, FCF, BS) actuals, highlight discrepancies and propose mitigation actions if needed.
• Consolidate forecasts (revenue, costs, margins) following company processes.
• Identify and manage financial risks.
• In an expert role, fully support the business and local team in key changes and decisions (business cases, rates, major modifications).
• Participate in the definition of financial strategies for the programs.
• Control the proper application of Airbus financial and accounting rules.
• Manage all financial aspects of the business: project control, cost improvement initiatives, cash generation, risk & opportunity management, bid support.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management.
• Analyze gaps between forecasts and actual results and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Ensure correct accounting treatment in AD&S financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, FCF).

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely and transnationally with financial colleagues as well as with programs teams, commercial teams, engineering teams and other support functions.
• Support Sales, Engineering and Program organization on bid/no bid, pricing, target costing and TCs.
• Act as business partner: provide financial perspective on all business matters, become a local financial referent for the team and challenge operational teams where appropriate.
• Participate in program follow-up meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Control (minimum Bac 5) or equivalent.
• Experience: Significant experience (minimum 5 years) in a similar position, ideally in the aeronautics, defense or telecommunications sector.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in computer tools (advanced Excel, SAP or other ERP).
• Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, HGB).
• Knowledge of project management processes.
• Knowledge of Public Price law would be a plus.

• Language Skills:
• German (native or equivalent).
• Fluent English (written and spoken) essential for communication within an international group.

• Personal Qualities:
• Rigor and organization.
• Analytical and synthetic mind.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to challenge but also to propose solutions.
• High business acumen and ability to manage complex and diverse business models (projects/products/services).
• Autonomy and proactivity.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Controlling

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