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Engineering Controller

On-site in Getafe·Full-time·Added 18 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Visa options

  • The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship

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Requirements

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Getafe

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Bachelor degree in Finance, Business Management or equivalent” — per the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

Relevant skills and experience:

  • Bachelor degree in Finance, Business Management or equivalent
  • Previous years of experience in Function or Project/Program Controlling
  • Financially aware with high business partnering acumen
  • Microsoft Office and Google workspace and tools, esp. Excel, Sheets
  • Spanish and English to negotiation level
  • Strong analytical skills and problem solving approach
  • Proactive and independent working style
  • Critical thinking & ability to constructively challenge the operational business
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent team working skills; willingness to work in a transnational environment

Nice to have

  • Experience in engineering environment is an advantage
  • Interest for IT topics and automation, knowledge of reporting tools would be a plus

Pay & benefits

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

The successful applicant will join the Engineering Controlling Team (TFAOE) in Getafe.

You will be responsible for the planning, controlling and steering of the Engineering contribution to the Airbus Derivatives (MRTT) projects. The jobholder acts as a Business Partner of the Chief Engineering organisation, supporting in all financial aspects across the life cycle of a Project, from the bidding to the execution, along with EAC and day-to-day requests.

What you'll do

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Manages targets set by programs through convergence process
  • Cascade the targets at the correct level of granularity to steer the business properly (Org Area, Personnel hours/Subco./Material, etc.);
  • Secure adherence of actual costs with the target during the execution phase. Provide transparent reporting per programme level
  • Deliver high quality timely financial reports, and ensuring that these reports: Provide meaningful information regarding status vs targets; Provide visibility on the different types of delta, with a special focus on deltas coming from activities out of EAC scope' (late modifications, extraordinary developments, certifications, etc); Are harmonized and ensure consistency, including in the generation process
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data on performance against budgets/targets highlighting discrepancies and risks & opportunities, ensuring early identification of deviation from financial plan and orientate recovery measures for implementation
  • Support to workload planning cycles as per central Finance requirements, with a particular focus on:
    ○ Secure consistency across planning cycles (e.g. EAC) and programme directives and assumptions
    ○ Secure convergence and alignment with Programme (incl. programme finance)
    ○ Validate Submission / secure financial affordability of Workload vs Programme funding
  • Enhance implementation and usage of financial tools (e.g. CMA, SimpliFi, UP) to achieve more efficient controlling; taking care of operational toolset already in place (e.g. myWorkload)
  • Further develop Business Partnering to the Chief Engineers

How you'll work

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.

Job Description

Agency / Temporary

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Professional

Controlling

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. 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.

  6. 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
Website
airbus.com

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

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Additional information

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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.

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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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.

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.

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