Digital Finance Product Manager for O2C & P2P

Airbus S.A.S.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Season ticket loan

Car leasing scheme

Onsite parking

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a senior leader to drive the digital transformation of transactional accounting. You will partner with business and IT teams to deliver end-to-end solutions, overseeing budgets, timelines and stakeholder communication. The role requires deep ERP knowledge, strategic thinking and a track record in large-scale finance projects.

Based in Filton, Bristol area, the position offers hybrid working and a competitive package with profit sharing, pension and mobility benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale digital or finance transformation projects
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, data integration concepts and techniques
• Ability to develop and design new solution concepts with innovative ideas
• Stakeholder management at senior/executive levels and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Define the digital landscape strategy and roadmap for transactional accounting.
• Lead the digital transformation ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business, IT and external partners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end project management, budgets, timelines and senior updates.
• Lead and mentor teams, support professional growth and skills development.
• Identify opportunities for process automation using AI, RPA and cloud solutions.
• Monitor performance post-implementation and drive necessary adjustments

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

ERP SAP FI/CO

ERP SAP MM

Project management

Digital transformation

AI & RPA

Cloud solutions

Data integration

Business analysis

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Information Technology

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)., Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

Join a team dedicated to driving the Finance digital roadmap through strategic planning and effective stakeholder communication. This role leads the digital transformation for Transactional Accounting processes in close coordination with business, IT teams, and external partners.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Define the digital landscape strategy and roadmap, translating business needs into innovative, forward-thinking solutions for transactional accounting.
• Lead the execution of the digital transformation, ensuring products and projects align with business objectives and comply with legal, financial regulations.
• Be a strategic business partner, collaborating closely within the team and cross-functionally to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end project management, define deliverables, manage budgets and timelines and provide updates to senior leaders.
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams, guide professional growth and ensure the development of necessary skills and capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation using advanced technologies such as AI, RPA, cloud solutions.
• Monitor the performance of digital solutions post-implementation, identifying areas for improvement and implementing the necessary adjustments.

• Strong leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, stakeholder management at senior and executive level, as well as external partners.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making. Ability to prioritise tasks and manage projects under tight deadlines.
• Experience in leading large-scale digital or finance transformation projects. Project management experience would be an advantage.
• Ability to develop and design new solution concepts, bringing fresh and innovative ideas to the table with strong understanding of ERP systems, data integration concepts and techniques.
• Experience in working with SAP modules like FI/CO or MM would be beneficial.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Information Technology or similar fields.
• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions., 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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

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 ##### .

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.

LOCATION: Filton (80% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on site canteen and coffee shop