Programs Controller and Digital Innovation Coordinator

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Canteen

Kindergarten

Medical office

Transport service

CSR initiatives

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a seasoned Finance/Controlling professional to lead financial controlling of MRTT & Derivatives contracts, driving digital tools for simplification and cross‑departmental innovation.

You will partner with programme directors, manage EAC, cash targets, and ensure consistency with accounting standards while interacting with Airbus Finance and D&S Finance and auditors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in Finance/Controlling functions supporting defence programmes.
• Hands-on experience in data analytics, digitalisation and process automation initiatives.
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, SQL, VBA or equivalent) and their application to finance and business processes.
• Experience with business intelligence and data-visualisation tools.

Responsibilities

• Business Partner of MRTT & Derivatives Programme Directors to support decision-making and meet financial objectives.
• Propose and secure financial targets for programmes under control (contracts and development).
• Drive the Estimate at Completion process and monitor financial performance, deviations and risks.
• Define and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls; handle programme reporting.
• Organise financial reviews, derive corrective actions and coordinate with stakeholders across functions.
• Manage all financial aspects of contractual clauses and cash collection toward targets.

Skills

Finance/Controlling

Data analytics

Python

SQL

VBA

BI tools

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Job Description

The person holding this position within the MRTT & Derivatives Programme Finance Team will be responsible for the financial controlling of specific contracts and developments, as well as for the definition and implementation of the appropriate digital tools to drive simplification and innovation for cross‑departmental activities.

Responsibilities

• Business Partner of the different MRTT and Derivatives Program Directors, supporting decision‑making to ensure financial objectives are fulfilled.
• Propose and secure company financial targets for the programmes under control (contracts and development projects).
• Drive the programme's Estimate at Completion process, supporting and challenging financial impacts of decisions and measuring achievement of financial performance/targets (revenues, margin, cash‑in…) and highlighting deviations and risks.
• Establish, define, harmonise, and ensure consistency and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls; manage programme financial reporting for consolidation and reporting at company and Airbus level (OP, forecasts, actuals, accounting criteria, etc.) and interface with Airbus Finance, Airbus D&S Finance, and financial auditors.
• Organise programme financial reviews, derive corrective measures, monitor action plans, and ensure consistency with other processes (EVM, EAC, ERM, OP/FC) and interface with related stakeholders (Chief Engineers, Procurement, Heads of Programme in Operations and Services, Functions Controllers).
• Manage and coordinate all financial aspects of contractual clauses, secure the customer collection process (cash management), and achieve cash targets.

Skills

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in Finance/Controlling functions supporting defence programmes.
• Hands‑on experience in data analytics, digitalisation and process automation initiatives.
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, SQL, VBA or equivalent) and their application to finance and business processes.
• Experience with business intelligence and data‑visualisation tools.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus additional days‑off throughout the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid working model where possible.
• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
• Life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants.
• On‑site facilities (free canteen, kindergarten, medical office).
• Opportunity to collaborate in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Access to special rates on products and benefits.

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Controlling

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

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 monetary exchange during the recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus requesting such is to be reported to [e-mail].