Project Controller Space (Spain)

Job Description:

We are a transnational organization with substantial footprints in all four founding countries and beyond; we are directly impacting the full spectrum of Defence and Space business by managing the “blood stream” of our division: all financial flows that supply the healthy system of our company and its shareholders. Come join us to learn more!

Employing over 1000 professionals worldwide, Finance in Airbus Defence and Space offers opportunities to expand on experiences and grow within a dynamic organization. Whether it be within e.g. accounting, controlling, costing, risk management or treasury, the Finance team uses collective intelligence and maximizes synergies to continuously improve and deliver results.

Alongside the ongoing operational business that brings our people up close and personal with the Defence and Space products and customers, we are also exploring initiatives to become a more digital and impactful organization. It's an exciting time to be part of Finance!

An opportunity for an Program/Project Controller has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).  As a Program/Project Controller, you will be a vital part in the Finance community and the project organization. As a challenging Business Partner, you will contribute substantially to managing the profit & loss of the project. You will gather and provide data to enable educated decision making on management level and give visibility about performance vs. targets. You will highlight and analyze discrepancies and propose actions to optimize financial and operational performance. To do so, you will collaborate and challenge your business partners from all directorates (e.g. Project Organization, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Sales and other Finance departments).  Moreover, you will support key change decisions in the project (business cases, rate adaptation, major modifications etc.). You will as well manage the financial aspects of the project contracts including cash, risk and opportunity management. During bid phases, you will be in charge of all financial aspects in contractual amendments and the acquisition of additional orders while meeting the required profitability targets.

Being a Program/Project Controller requires a robust business understanding, a feeling for numbers and solid social skills to be able to manage your stakeholders in adversity towards the best business decisions for the company. The role is challenging in its complexity and has to be undertaken by somebody who is capable to understand the people, the product and the numbers. You will work with the project team and be embedded in the Finance community. A high level of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, conflict management skills, persistence, and assertiveness are required to master this business partnering role.

Your Project Controller/ role will be in the Earth Obervation and Space Exporation projects ( EOS + Launchers Bunsiness)

With your work, you will contribute to the successful completion of this challenging project.

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Finance, Business Management or equivalent

• A least 3 years of experience in activities which have allowed you to acquire sound skills and knowledge of:

  • Finance

  • Project Management

  • R&O

• Excellent financial skills and the ability to persuade, influence, collaborate and convince

• Experience of working in a matrix environment with proven record of successful stakeholder management

• Able to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks

• Excellent skills in relationship building, team building, collaborate across functions, empowering, motivating others and conflict management

• High level of English

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

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.

• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.

• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• 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.

• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

This position has a high visibility in Finance and in the functions; it is interfacing with (Project Organization, Engineering, Operations etc.).

We are looking forward to your application.

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:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Controlling

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