Financial Controller

Airbus S.A.S.; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Aerospace industry exposure

Global team environment

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Financial Controller to support FMRE and EHS activities across the UK, with a focus on Belfast expansion. You will partner with operational leaders to deliver insightful financial analysis and drive performance improvements.

Working within a collaborative, international finance team, you will produce timely reporting, challenge business decisions, and help deliver key financial objectives across diverse projects and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Control or Business Controlling.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to challenge assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance representative and link between the business and finance function.
• Deliver financial reporting across OPEX and CAPEX.
• Provide detailed cost analysis, identify trends and performance gaps.
• Support planning across FMRE and EHS cost base, including forecasts.
• Develop financial models for facilities, environmental and capital projects.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure alignment to budget and targets.
• Support strategic initiatives and integration programmes.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and governance.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Financial Control

Business Controlling

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Financial Controller Location: Broughton, Chester Hourly Rate: £37.91 Umbrella / £28.34 PAYE Hours: 35 hours per week, working 4.5 days Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security) Interview Process: One-stage interview Shape Financial Performance for a Growing Airbus Operation Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to support Facilities Management, Real Estate (FMRE) and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) activities across the UK, with a particular focus on the expanding Belfast operation. This is an excellent opportunity to become a trusted Finance Business Partner within a highly collaborative, international environment. Working closely with operational leaders and supported by a dedicated transversal finance team, you will provide financial insight, challenge business decisions constructively, and help deliver key financial objectives across a diverse portfolio of projects and operational activities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the finance representative and key link between the business and the wider finance function.
• Deliver financial reporting across operational expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) activities.
• Provide detailed cost analysis, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and performance gaps.
• Support planning activities across the full FMRE and EHS cost base, including forecasts and operational planning.
• Develop financial models to support facilities, environmental and capital investment projects.
• Monitor and challenge expenditure, ensuring procured services and utilities remain aligned to budget and business targets.
• Support strategic business initiatives, including integration and transformation programmes.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial processes, controls and governance requirements.
• Drive performance improvement through meaningful financial insight and recommendations.
• Coordinate corrective actions and mitigation plans where required to support effective decision-making.
• Produce timely, accurate and valuable financial reporting that supports operational and leadership teams.

What We're Looking For

• Experience within Finance, Accounting, Financial Control or Business Controlling.
• Strong analytical skills with the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decision-making.
• The ability to interpret large volumes of financial data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
• Experience working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• The flexibility to switch between strategic thinking and detailed financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within international teams.
• Fluency in English; French and/or German language skills would be advantageous.

Why Join Airbus Through Guidant Global?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a major international aerospace organisation during an exciting period of growth and development. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, influence business performance, and gain exposure to high-profile operational and capital projects.

Benefits Include

• Competitive hourly pay rates.
• Opportunity to work within a world-leading aerospace business.
• Exposure to complex and impactful financial projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Guidant Global and Airbus are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities regardless of background, experience, identity or circumstances.