Finance Transformation Project Manager

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company based in Filton is seeking a Finance Transformation Project Manager. You will lead initiatives to enhance financial systems and processes, ensuring they are efficient and ready for future growth. The role requires a strong foundation in project management and finance, with opportunities for personal development and career advancement. Embrace a flexible work environment and join our mission toward sustainable growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Free onsite parking

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in project support or management roles.
• Familiarity with financial systems or business intelligence platforms.
• Experience with business process analysis or supporting change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial data models for continuous improvements.
• Contribute to and lead aspects of transformation projects.
• Manage project organization, planning, and resource support.

Skills

Project management principles

Accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Skywise

Qliksense

Job description

Overview

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Filton (60% 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, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site
• 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?

Role context

The Accounting & Tax Finance Transformation department is looking for a motivated and ambitious Finance Transformation Project Manager to join the team within the newly established Finance Transformation Integrated Functions organization, for a position in Filton. This is an exciting opportunity to reinforce our cross-divisional coordination activities across all Finance Transformation topics. You'll gain hands-on experience in driving our strategic initiatives across the five pillars of transformation: Data, Digital, Process, Governance, and People. You'll be instrumental in helping us deliver efficient, reliable, and compliant finance systems and processes, ensuring our accounting and tax functions are future-ready and capable of supporting our ambitious growth objectives. This role offers strong opportunities for professional development and career advancement as you grow with our transformation journey.

How you will contribute to the team

Digital Finance Transformation

• You'll play a significant role in our digital evolution, helping ensure our systems are robust, secure, and deliver tangible value
• Assist in the management and implementation of financial data models to drive continuous improvements, always ensuring the application of our group compliance rules
• Frame Finance requirements and provide functional inputs, organize test phase, define migration strategy, ensure user Training and adoption
• Design, develop, and maintain solutions on self-service platforms (eg Skywise, Qliksense...)
• Collaborate effectively with internal customer stakeholder teams and other functions, contributing to clear communication and alignment

Project Lifecycle Management

• You'll contribute to and eventually lead aspects of transformation projects from initiation to successful closure
• Project Contribution: Contribute to managing projects or projects workpackages, supporting smooth transitions between phases, and assisting in the identification and mitigation of process requirements and risks
• Planning and Resource Support: Help develop project management plans, including baselines, to define, organize, and manage milestones and deliverables. Support and Manage project team organization
• Support interfaces with all relevant functions and projects at both Divisional and Group levels, fostering seamless collaboration
• Change Management: Support the application of change management methodologies and tools to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems

Skills

• Solid understanding of project management principles, including planning, scheduling, and risk identification
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and/or tax concepts. (Accounting processes (P2P, ...)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an aptitude for detail
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new challenges, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• A proactive and growth-oriented mindset, eager to take on new responsibilities and develop expertise

About you

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in project support or management roles, with a focus on finance or accounting initiatives within a professional setting
• Familiarity with major financial systems (e.g., SAP ERP) or business intelligence platforms (e.g., Skywise, Qliksense) is a significant advantage
• Some experience with business process analysis or supporting change initiatives

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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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 Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Financial Expertise

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