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C295 Program Finance Controller

On-site in Getafe·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Airbus Spain

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Work mode: On-site, Getafe
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Education: University degree

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What you'll get

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

Attractive salary.

Collective transport service in some sites.

On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

The role

An opportunity for C295 Program Finance Controller has arisen within Airbus defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid area).

What you'll do

You will perform a complete set of finance activities:

Planning and Challenging

Understand the business operating environment (strategy, governance, challenges, constraints).
Lead the financial planning process, prepare accurate forecasts, provide guidance in line with the company's overall financial position, and challenge business requests where appropriate.
Establish and maintain multi-year financial targets.
Develop and execute financial models, simulations, scenarios, and business cases (projects, M&A activities, bids, etc.) to support decision-making and provide a comprehensive view of the financial implications of business decisions.
Anticipate financial risks and opportunities and advise on mitigation strategies.
Produce accurate financial reports at the appropriate level of granularity.
Assess actual financial performance, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Analyze cost base, revenues, unit costs (airframe/engine), R&D, and other key financial indicators.
Identify actionable drivers for optimization and competitiveness initiatives and monitor savings realization.
Proactively identify financial risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
Anticipate and highlight financial opportunities.
Supporting Execution and Ensuring Data Quality
Approve purchase requisitions, audit purchase orders below approval thresholds (sampling approach), and review commitments and accruals.
Initiate cost transfers and reserve adjustments when required.
Define the appropriate cost accounting structure (cost centers, project codes, etc.) aligned with business and financial requirements.
Support the business in navigating and complying with financial processes.
Interact with auditors as required.
Define and make available a financial toolkit (e.g., business case templates).
Define and share a common set of financial references (targets, actuals, pro-forma reporting, financial roadmap, CPN repository, etc.).
Educate and raise financial awareness within the business on key financial concepts, corporate finance principles, and technical considerations such as taxation and capitalization.

SKILLS

Degree in Finance, Business Management or equivalent
Excellent financial skills and the ability to persuade, influence and convince
Able to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks
Excellent skills in relationship building, team building, empowering, motivating others and conflict management
Negotiation level of English and Spanish

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all

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Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team
Call or short video interview
With Talent Acquisition team
Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.
Technical test, case study or online assessment
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Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.
Business interviews
With business team and Talent Acquisition team
One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.
Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources

The process may take several weeks.
Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.

About Airbus Spain

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.

In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Industry: Aerospace
Founded: 1970
Employees: 100,000–150,000
Headquarters: Toulouse, France
In Spain: Getafe, Madrid, Seville

Good to know if you are moving

Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.

In their own words

About the company & team

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Agency / Temporary

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Controlling

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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