Planning & Reporting Financial Controller

Job Description:

Mission:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's business model and strategic goals.
• Map key performance indicators (KPIs) directly to company performance outcomes.
• Prepare and present accurate, data-driven reporting and analytical insights.

Plan & challenge

• Understand the business operational environment (strategy, governance, challenges, constraints).
• Lead the preparation of the financial planning, prepare accurate forecasts, provide guidance in line with the overall company financial situation, and challenge business requests.
• Set & maintain multi-years financial targets.
• Develop and run financial models, simulations, scenarios, business cases (on projects, M&A, call for tenders…) to support decision making and provide a comprehensive view on the financial implications of business decisions.
• Anticipate financial risks & opportunities and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Identify and secure external funding opportunities.

Analyze & advise

• Produce accurate financial reporting, at the appropriate level of granularity.
• Assess the actual financial performance, analyze deviations and advise on corrective actions.
• Analyze cost base, revenues, unit costs (Airframe / Engine), R&D…
• Identify actionable drivers for optimization and competitiveness initiatives, monitor materialization of savings.
• Anticipate financial risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Anticipate financial opportunities.

Support execution & ensure data quality

• Compute Hourly Rate, support on Resource review & Headcount targets definition, prepare Chargeback & Cost reallocation models.
• Approve shopping carts, audit POs below approval thresholds (sampling approach), review commitments & accruals.
• Trigger costs rebooking & costs transfer when needed.

Communicate

• Feed Investor Relations with relevant information supporting Airbus Equity Story.

Ensure compliance and enforce finance processes

• When applicable, Define, together with Tax, Treasury and Accounting, the appropriate funding/cost allocation schemes (APA eligibility, Management Fees, Service Recharging, Equity Funding, Cash Pooling...) and trigger corresponding actions (capital injections, service recharging, transfer prices…).
• When applicable, Review statutory accounts of affiliates under scope of responsibility.
• Define appropriate cost accounting structure (cost centers, project codes…) matching business and finance requirements.
• When applicable, Ensure finance processes are defined, documented and known, in particular for Public Contracts, Tax Credit, IAS38, Chargeback, Service Recharging, Management Fees...
• Help the business navigate through and adhere to finance processes.
• Ensure the strict adherence of Business to finance compliance requirements.
• Interact with Auditors as required.

Raise finance awarness in the business

• Define and make available a finance toolbox (e.g. business case).
• Define and share a set of referential (targets, actuals, pro-format, finance roadmap, CPN repository…).
• Explain and raise Business awareness on finance matters (key notions, company financials, technical considerations, e.g. tax, capitalization...).
• All financial dimensions shall be considered:
• Programme P&L/Cash Flow/Balance Sheet, Function Cost Base, Natures/Destinations matching, Workload/Non-workload expenses, Fixed/Variable expenses, Cash/Non-cash expenses, Revenues/Subsidies/Tax Credit, projects TCAC, Unit Cost, NRCs, CapEx, Inventory, PdPs.…
• All relevant periods (monthly, quarterly, yearly, multi-years).

Ideal candidate

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience in Finance or Controlling is highly advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Experience with ERP systems is required, with SAP knowledge being a major asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace tools.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken); knowledge of German or French is a plus.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking, high attention to detail, proactive attitude, and solution-oriented mindset.

We offer

• We offer you more than just a job: a career where you are truly valued. Alongside a competitive salary and innovative projects, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed around your needs.
• Attractive Financial Package: Competitive salary, meal vouchers, and multiple bonuses (performance, attendance, and holiday/vacation).
• Health & Wellness: Medical subscription at Regina Maria and wellness access (Belaqva).
• Flexibility & Comfort: Hybrid work schedule and provided transportation in the Brașov area.
• Continuous Development: Mentorship from expert leaders and book access via Bookster.

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.

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