Finance & Controlling Systems Specialist - Project & Run (SAP Expert) (f/m) (H/F)

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SAS; Marseille; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters SAS in Marignane, France, is seeking a Finance & Controlling Systems Specialist - Project & Run (SAP Expert) to join its Finance Transformation Department. The role bridges business needs and IT solutions, focusing on leading Build initiatives and Run support for Accounting & Controlling systems.

You will manage end-to-end IT/Finance project schedules, gather requirements for Accounting & Controlling modules, drive testing and go-live coordination, and enable adoption through

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT/Finance project schedules with milestones and reporting.
• Gather business requirements and translate into functional specifications for Accounting & Controlling modules.
• Drive testing and go-live coordination for new solutions.
• Deliver Change Management training to ensure smooth adoption by business teams.
• Run mode: act as the BAU focal point for live Accounting & Controlling systems, ensure stability and support improvements.

Job description

Job Description:

Take off with Airbus Helicopters!

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Finance & Controlling Systems Specialist - Project & Run (SAP Expert) (f/m) to join our Finance Transformation Department based in Marignane, France.

Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters.

The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France, near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high-tech, inclusive, and environmentally friendly working environment.

You will live a unique professional experience, at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters.

To learn more about our site and our activities: Airbus Helicopters - Marignane

Your future missions:

In order to manage current transformation projects and ensure the operational excellence of our live applications, Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Finance & Controlling Systems Specialist (Project & Run) to join the Finance Transformation & Systems team in Marignane.

In this dual role, you will bridge the gap between business needs and IT solutions. Your mission will be two-fold: leading key Project initiatives (Build) to optimize Accounting & Controlling processes, and driving the day-to-day operational support (Run) to ensure system stability, continuous improvement, and high user adoption.

Project Management & Delivery (Build mode):

• Lead and monitor end-to-end IT/Finance project schedules: define milestones, prioritize tasks, manage scope, and provide clear reporting to stakeholders.


• Gather business requirements and translate them into solid functional and technical specifications for Accounting & Controlling modules.


• Drive testing and deployment phases (planning, defect tracking, business validation, and go-live coordination).


• Change Management: Design and deliver training sessions to ensure smooth adoption of new solutions by business teams.

Application Management & Support (Run mode):

• Serve as the key point of contact for live Accounting & Controlling systems, ensuring business-as-usual (BAU) stability.


• Monitor, analyze, and resolve functional incidents and user requests in collaboration with IT support teams.


• Drive continuous improvement by identifying system bottlenecks, proposing optimizations, and implementing minor enhancements.


• Maintain up-to-date functional documentation and knowledge bases for key users.