Strategic Finance Partner & IFRS Expert

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE SAS; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAS in Toulouse is seeking a finance professional to join the accounting team. You will oversee the close process, ensure compliance with IFRS and French standards, and support program controllers across ADS France.

The role involves liaising with auditors, improving financial processes, and providing guidance on IFRS15 implementations. The position requires strong accounting fundamentals, experience with SAP, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Solid accounting background (IFRS and French standards) with understanding of controlling and consolidation.
• Knowledge of financial compliance risk and internal control standards.
• Experience interacting with internal or external audit teams.
• Analytical mindset and experience with large databases.
• Strong familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the closing process with G/L team, Cost Accounting and the controlling community.
• Ensure timely and quality data submission and consistent financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, backlog).
• Communicate and present results to senior management and stakeholders.
• Prepare auditable documentation for key programs and be a focal point for auditors.
• Partner with ADS France program controllers to collect project outcomes and ensure compliance with accounting guidelines.
• Propose financial systems improvements and harmonize processes across ADS entities.
• Perform IFRS15 assessments for contracts and provide guidance to finance community.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

French accounting standards

SAP

Data analysis

Internal controls

Auditors liaison

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space SAS in Toulouse is seeking a finance professional to join the accounting team. You will oversee the close process, ensure compliance with IFRS and French standards, and support program controllers across ADS France.

The role involves liaising with auditors, improving financial processes, and providing guidance on IFRS15 implementations. The position requires strong accounting fundamentals, experience with SAP, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.