Financial Controller

Jobtailor

Peachtree City (GA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior financial controller to own budgeting, forecasting, and regional P&L reporting for Satair activities in the Americas. You will partner with Commercial, lead variance analyses, and drive governance under Airbus standards.

The role requires extensive SAP FI/CO experience, BI tooling, and a track record in cost control, with hybrid onsite/remote collaboration and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a highly related analytical field.
6+ years of progressive experience in corporate financial controlling, cost accounting, or performance management.
Experience in global distribution/logistics or Airbus-affiliated environment preferred.
Experience with closing, budgeting and forecast mapping, overhead control.
Strong command of SAP FI/CO modules and BI tools.

Responsibilities

Own functional controlling with budget discipline and headcount monitoring.
Act as business partner to the Commercial function.
Deliver financial reports across the region for Satair in Blue and Red channels.
Ensure uniform reporting for accurate regional P&L view.
Manage cost centers, overheads, headcounts, and Opex.
Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and planning cycles.
Perform monthly Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast variance analyses.
Deliver reports and dashboards to functional heads and leadership.
Enforce internal controls and governance per Airbus/Satair standards.
Collaborate with Satair, Services, and Airbus networks regionally and globally.
Identify financial risks and savings opportunities with mitigation plans.
Track profitability across business lines and customer segments.

Skills

Financial Controlling

Budget Management

SAP FI/CO

Variance Analysis

Opex Management

CAPEX Planning

NPV Analysis

Predictive Analytics

Automation Workflows

AI-Assisted Querying

Education

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

Tools

SAP FI/CO Modules

Google Workspace

Business Intelligence Tools

Automation Tools

Job description

Own functional controlling, driving budget discipline, cost center management, and transparent headcount monitoring
Act as business partner to the Commercial function
Deliver financial and management reports encompassing the Satair business in the region across the Blue and Red channels
Ensure consistent and uniform reporting across both channels for an accurate regional P&L view
Manage functional cost centers, overheads, headcounts, cost-per-FTE analysis, Opex, and resource allocations
Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and operational planning cycles with Satair Central Controlling
Perform monthly Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast variance analyses
Deliver timely financial reporting and performance dashboards to functional heads and senior leadership
Enforce internal controls, corporate governance policies, and Airbus/Satair financial standards
Collaborate with Satair, Services, Airbus controlling, and accounting networks regionally and globally
Identify financial risks, cost overruns, and savings opportunities and propose mitigation plans
Track profitability across Satair Americas’ business lines, product types, and customer segments
Integrate central commercial controlling methodologies, financial guidelines, and margin targets into CCO operations
Partner with the CCO and business development teams on commercial expansion decisions
Support the MMIP project by defining end-to-end financial processes for material distribution activities
Support MMIP Fit to Standard workshops and design harmonized financial and accounting structures

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a highly related analytical field
6+ years of progressive experience in corporate financial controlling, cost accounting, or performance management
Experience ideally within a global distribution, logistics, or Airbus-affiliated environment
Experience running standard corporate financial cycles, including closing support, budgeting, forecast mapping, and overhead control
Deep operational knowledge of SAP, specifically FI/CO modules
Strong command of business intelligence/reporting tools and Google Workspace
Demonstrated track record or strong familiarity with AI-driven tools, predictive analytics, or automation workflows
Experience with automated data blending, basic macro or script usage, or AI-assisted querying
Strong understanding and ability to apply Project, Program and Portfolio Management Principles
Project financial evaluation skills, including DCF valuations, CAPEX planning, and NPV analysis
Ability to travel independently and at short notice
Ability to work onsite and remotely according to the 80% onsite / 20% remote arrangement
Current work authorization for the United States; Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified
Ability to meet physical requirements, including carrying and lifting up to 30 lbs/14 kgs
Ability to use required PPE, including steel-toed shoes for shop floor visits

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial controlling, budget management, and performance analysis within a corporate environment, with a strong focus on SAP FI/CO modules and business intelligence tools. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and manage financial processes to support strategic decision-making.

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