(Junior) Airport Cost Controller (m/f/diverse)

Lufthansa Group; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Lufthansa Group Business Services Krakow is seeking a detail-oriented Airport Cost Controller to support cost control processes within our international aviation finance environment. You will verify invoices, monitor accruals, and ensure accurate accounting across SAP FI systems, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires 1+ year in Finance & Accounting (SSC/BPO environment preferred), strong Excel skills, and English at B2 level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Excellent Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• English proficiency: B2.
• Knowledge of a second foreign language is an asset.
• 1+ year experience in Finance & Accounting for Airport Cost Controller.
• Experience with SAP FI or ERP systems for more experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Verify supplier invoices against contract terms, rates, and quantities.
• Ensure accuracy before approval (true & final approval).
• Clarify discrepancies with suppliers and operational teams.
• Identify, claim, and monitor overcharges.
• Prepare accruals and provisions.
• Perform quality checks on system-generated accruals.
• Reconcile provision accounts as part of closing processes.
• Resolve open financial items and discrepancies.
• Handle corrections and interline billing recharges.
• Support maintenance of system settings in cooperation with relevant teams.
• Monitor workflow tools and ensure smooth execution of processes.
• Prepare financial and operational reports.
• Maintain proper documentation and support audit activities.
• Participate in workshops and system/tool enhancements.
• Review and clarify pending or unprocessed invoices.
• Support onboarding and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to process optimization and automation initiatives.
• Share financial information with internal stakeholders.

Skills

MS Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

English B2

Second language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Third-year (or higher) studies completed

Tools

SAP FI

Job description

Join our team and grow your career in finance within an international aviation environment. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who will support airport cost control processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with internal procedures and international accounting standards.

Tasks

• Verify supplier invoices against contract terms, rates, and quantities
• Ensure accuracy before approval (true & correct / final approval)
• Clarify discrepancies with suppliers and operational teams
• Identify, claim, and monitor overcharges
• Prepare accruals and provisions

• Perform quality checks on system-generated accruals
• Reconcile provision accounts as part of closing processes
• Resolve open financial items and discrepancies
• Handle corrections and interline billing recharges
• Support maintenance of system settings in cooperation with relevant teams
• Monitor workflow tools and ensure smooth execution of processes
• Prepare financial and operational reports
• Maintain proper documentation and support audit activities
• Participate in workshops and system/tool enhancements
• Review and clarify pending or unprocessed invoices
• Support onboarding and knowledge transfer
• Contribute to process optimization and automation initiatives
• Share financial information with internal stakeholders

*Perform all other duties assigned or delegated by supervisors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or at least completion of the 3rd year of studies)
• Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• Good command of English (B2)
• Knowledge of a second foreign language is an asset

• For Airport Cost Controller: minimum 1 year of experience in Finance & Accounting (preferably SSC/BPO environment)
• Experience with SAP FI or other ERP accounting systems (required for more experienced candidates)

We are looking for someone who

• Works in a diligent, structured, and independent way
• Has strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills
• Is a team player with a proactive attitude
• Has strong communication and customer-oriented mindset

*CV/Resume required

*Must possess permit to work in Poland

*The salary offer for this position will be presented after the interview stage, at the time of extending an employment offer, allowing sufficient time to review and discuss the proposed terms of employment and compensation.

About Lufthansa Group Business Services Sp. z o.o.

Lufthansa Group Business Services GmbH (LGBS) is a 100 per cent Lufthansa subsidiary. We offer shared services worldwide for the entire company in the areas of Finance, Business Intelligence & Transformation, Human Resources, Procurement and IT, which we provide or manage ourselves. It’s our goal to harmonize and standardize processes and to continuously make them more efficient and effective. We see ourselves as pioneers in digitization, as well as in the use and distribution of the latest technologies, for example in business process automation. As an internationally operating company, LGBS is represented at locations in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Krakow, Manila and Mexico City and manages BPO providers in Germany and abroad. With the global network of foreign representatives of the Lufthansa Group's field organization, we are also locally anchored and active worldwide.