Financial Controller

• 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

• 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

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.

• Financial Controlling
• Budget Management
• SAP FI/CO Modules
• Business Intelligence Tools
• Project Financial Evaluation

• Cost Accounting
• Performance Management
• Variance Analysis
• Opex Management
• CAPEX Planning
• NPV Analysis
• Predictive Analytics
• Automated Data Blending
• Macro Usage
• AI-Assisted Querying

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Leadership

• Corporate Governance
• Logistics
• Global Distribution
• Airbus
• Cost Center Management

• Google Workspace
• Financial Reporting Dashboards
• AI-Driven Tools
• Automation Workflows