Digital Finance Specialist

Airbus S.A.S.; Denton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace corporation is seeking an experienced Digital Finance professional in Denton, UK, to lead the integration of their finance solutions following a significant transformation. This role involves strategic influence on the SAP S/4HANA implementation and communication between local and central teams to ensure efficient operations. Candidates should have proven experience in digital transformation, finance integration in ERP systems, and excellent analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic environment for impactful decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a large-scale Digital transformation.
• Understanding of Finance processes in manufacturing contexts.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage local end state strategy and deployment.
• Engage with suppliers for S/4 HANA implementation.
• Support effective communication between local and central teams.
• Ensure compliance and efficiency post-integration.

Skills

Digital transformation context

Understanding of Finance processes

ERP environment (SAP FI, CO, PS, QM, S/4HANA)

Risk management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Initially, you'll be heavily involved in the 2-3 year transition period, during which the business will be using existing Digital Solutions and Services provided by the current supplier. A key aspect of your role will be to assess the service we are receiving, contributing to the tracking and management of service performance in partnership with them. You will work alongside the current supplier's Digital Team as they implement a new SAP S/4HANA system. Critically, you'll need to strategically influence and participate in this S/4HANA implementation ensuring it is configured in a way that facilitates an easier migration to a future SAP solution owned directly by us (ERP CoE). This means looking beyond the immediate transition, understanding the bigger picture, and supporting decisions that align with our long-term objectives. Beyond this, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our current Digital Finance Solution (primarily SAP) environment, ensuring high reliability, availability, and performance as we evolve our IT landscape. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply deep SAP expertise (but not limited to), support key projects and activities, and contribute strategically to the success of our manufacturing ramp-up in a dynamic environment undergoing significant transformation.

Responsibilities

• Be the local focal point for the end state strategy definition & deployment
• Actively engage with the current supplier's S/4 Hana implementation team to understand the solution for finance and be the local point of contact for the ERP CoE Digital Finance team to influence decisions or future evolutions (in collaboration with the ERP CoE Digital Finance team) to ease the future integration in the Digital Finance central solutions. Ensure services delivered from existing suppliers are in line with the current contracts to secure the day to day activities. (bugs / defects resolution as per TSA) Anticipate, Advise & Secure on potential mandatory small evolutions / change requests of the As-Is solutions with the existing suppliers being and remaining compliant / efficient. Develop deep understanding of the As-Is solutions (end to end) with processes associated to ease the transition to the Digital Finance central solutions. Be the focal point between Belfast local teams and the central SAP ERP CoE (Finance), ensuring effective communication and alignment on Finance solutions. Support the central team for the end state strategy ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Be the local focal point for the end state strategy definition & deployment
• Have a key role in the project for the deployment of the Airbus Digital Finance Central solutions to advice and support the project leader. Ensure a smooth transition on all aspects ensuring effectiveness of the Belfast integration
• Be the local focal point to secure efficiency and reliability
• After the integration, remain the single point of contact and the relay of Digital Finance central team for overall Belfast finance solutions securing day to day activities and anticipating future evolutions for efficiency or for legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience ideally within a large-scale Digital transformation context. Strong understanding of Finance processes and their integration within an ERP environment (e.g., SAP FI, CO, PS, QM, S/4HANA) in a manufacturing or industrial context. Additional experiences in operations / logistics with Finance integration is desired.
• Experience in post-merger integration or transition projects, especially in multi-system environments (desired).
• Experience in Transition Service Agreements (TSA) and their operational implication (desired).
• Experience with quality management systems and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability in risk management and operational excellence.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of new concepts and technologies such as Finance Automation, Analytics is a plus.
• A proactive mindset with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement.