Teamleader Program Controlling & H145M Controller

Airbus Helicopters; Albacete; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters España, SA is seeking a Senior Controlling Manager to act as the main finance interface for programs in Spain and lead the Controlling team across NH90, Tiger, and Commercial programs. The role focuses on profitability, risk assessment, and performance optimization.

You will partner with program managers, report on cost performance, and drive improvements. A strong background in finance and controlling for aerospace projects is essential, with high English proficiency and SAP

Qualifications

• > 5 years in Finance with at least 3 years in controlling.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling experience.
• Experience in programs controlling and cost performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and control contracts from business case to closing.
• Build OP/FC and ensure consistency with financials.
• Monitor program profitability and financial performance across contracts.
• Provide reporting and guidance to programs management and stakeholders.
• Lead the Controlling team and drive improvements and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical skills

Team spirit

Work under pressure

English proficiency

Excel proficiency

SAP knowledge

Education

Economics degree

Business Administration degree

Industrial Engineer (MBA)

Industrial Organization Engineer

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

• Main AHE Finance interface for Programs in Spain together with the Manager
• Main AHE Finance interface for Program Controlling in the group together with the Manager
• Teamleader for Controlling team (NH90, Tiger & Commercial programs) for all the programs & Controller for H145M
• Provide full visibility on Programs financial and cost performance.
• Be a challenging business partner for the Programs management aiming financial and operational performance improvement.
• Direct report to the HO Programs & S&S Controlling in AHE

Manages the Programs Controlling processes in AHE for all the Programs (NH90, Tiger and Commercial), in coordination with the different program’s controller in AHE(own team) and AH/AHD. In parallel will be the controller for H145M.

• Main AHE Finance interface for Programs in Spain together with the Manager
• Main AHE Finance interface for Program Controlling in the group together with the Manager
• Teamleader for Controlling team (NH90, Tiger & Commercial programs) for all the programs & Controller for H145M
• Provide full visibility on Programs financial and cost performance.
• Be a challenging business partner for the Programs management aiming financial and operational performance improvement.
• Direct report to the HO Programs & S&S Controlling in AHE

Main activities are:

• Sets up and control of contracts, concerning profitability, risk / opportunities and contingency assessment and management, from business case (handover) to contract / activity closing.
• Builds up, discusses and substantiates the OP / FC.
• Ensures assumptions consistency of OP / FC and validates its financial compliance.
• Controls the monthly result of related contracts / activities.
• Follows up and monitors all the parameters in connection with the business financial performance for the current year.
• Sets up and provides relevant reporting and synthesis, performance measurement, root causes for deviations and corresponding advisement and corrective actions to the Program and various stakeholders.
• Challenges all operational entities involved in the Program financial performance, internally and externally in order to trigger corrective and improvement actions.
• Follows-up & challenges the Program related contracts profitability (EAC / CTC).
• Assists Program managers for the EAC / CTC management including workload plan.
• Monitors actual costs vs planned costs, providing sensible feedback and advisement to the corresponding program / activity manager.
• Builds up, discusses and substantiates all the business cases needed (offers, improvement projects, developments). Ensures assumptions and results coherence so that eventually provides financial validation.
• Directs, supervises and motivates Program Controlling team as well as communication, training and qualification of the people.

Manages the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION processes since the contract signature up to the invoicing and payment:

• Ensures the monthly and year-end-closing including all necessary provisions and documentation for the auditors.
• Builds up Forecast on the contract administration perimeter and warns about the trends and deviations, acting accordingly.
• Sets up and ensures adequate contract provisions are implemented for risk avoidance / mitigation during contract execution.
• Monitors prices evolution and updates contract conditions accordingly.

Supports the BID COSTING AND PRICING processes:

• Supports, at the required extent, the biding and contracting process, back office and direct negotiation with customers when required.
• Ensures quotations are consistently supported by feasible assumptions.
• Builds up costing rationales and validates associated business cases.
• Develops business modelling and pricing strategy.
• Ensures identified risks are correctly assessed and corresponding provisions are considered to cover associated contingencies and to mitigate / avoid those risks.

Professional Experience

> 5 years in Finance with at least 3 years in controlling.

Academical background

• University Degree in Economics.
• University Degree in Business Administration.
• Industrial Engineer (plus MBA)
• Industrial Organization Engineer

Key competences

• Project Management Skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Team & "Supportive" Spirit. Open minded.
• Strong ability to work under pressure
• High English level needed, spoken and written.
• Excel high proficiency
• SAP knowledge

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 Helicopters España, SA

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Controlling

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