C295 Program Finance Controller (Temp Agency)

Airbus SE; Getafe; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Attractive salary

Collective transport service

On-site facilities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe (Madrid area) seeks a Program Finance Controller for the C295 program. You will lead the financial planning process, build forecasts, and provide strategic financial guidance to the program team.

You'll develop financial models, assess risks, monitor cost bases (airframe/engine), profits, and participate in audits. Collaboration with auditors, cost accounting setup, and ensuring data quality are core parts of the role, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business Management or equivalent.
• Excellent financial skills and the ability to persuade, influence and convince.
• Able to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks.
• Excellent relationship-building, team-building and conflict management.
• Negotiation level of English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning process and develop multi-year targets.
• Develop financial models, simulations and business cases for projects, bids, M&A.
• Approve purchase requisitions and manage cost accounting structures.
• Provide accurate financial reports and advise on mitigations.

Skills

Finance degree

Financial skills

Risk mitigation

Relationship building

English & Spanish

Education

Degree in Finance, Business Management or equivalent

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

An opportunity for C295 Program Finance Controller has arisen within Airbus defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid area). You will perform a complete set of finance activities: Planning and Challenging Understand the business operating environment (strategy, governance, challenges, constraints). Lead the financial planning process, prepare accurate forecasts, provide guidance in line with the company's overall financial position, and challenge business requests where appropriate. Establish and maintain multi-year financial targets. Develop and execute financial models, simulations, scenarios, and business cases (projects, M&A activities, bids, etc.) to support decision-making and provide a comprehensive view of the financial implications of business decisions. Anticipate financial risks and opportunities and advise on mitigation strategies. Analysis and Advisory Produce accurate financial reports at the appropriate level of granularity. Assess actual financial performance, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions. Analyze cost base, revenues, unit costs (airframe/engine), R&D, and other key financial indicators. Identify actionable drivers for optimization and competitiveness initiatives and monitor savings realization. Proactively identify financial risks and advise on mitigation strategies. Anticipate and highlight financial opportunities. Supporting Execution and Ensuring Data Quality Approve purchase requisitions, audit purchase orders below approval thresholds (sampling approach), and review commitments and accruals. Initiate cost transfers and reserve adjustments when required. Define the appropriate cost accounting structure (cost centers, project codes, etc.) aligned with business and financial requirements. Support the business in navigating and complying with financial processes. Interact with auditors as required. Define and make available a financial toolkit (e.g., business case templates). Define and share a common set of financial references (targets, actuals, pro-forma reporting, financial roadmap, CPN repository, etc.). Educate and raise financial awareness within the business on key financial concepts, corporate finance principles, and technical considerations such as taxation and capitalization.

SKILLS

• Degree in Finance, Business Management or equivalent
• Excellent financial skills and the ability to persuade, influence and convince
• Able to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks
• Excellent skills in relationship building, team building, empowering, motivating others and conflict management
• Negotiation level of English and Spanish

BENEFITS

Which benefits will you have as Airbus employee?

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

ABOUT US & CULTURE

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space. 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.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Agency / Temporary ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Controlling

EEO & DIVERSITY

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

ADDITIONAL INFO

The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.