Operations & Procurement Controller - #1738793

Job Description:

Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals

KEY FIGURES / DIMENSIONS

The successful candidate will be responsible for the integration and operational support of the Procured Cost base of the Belfast (UK) plant.

REMARKS & MAJOR END RESULTS TO BE SOLVED IN THE POSITION

• Support the full and accurate visibility of the Buy Costbase in short, mid and long-term
• Support and consolidate the assessment of all risks & opportunities related to Current and next 5 years on RC costs (CoP & CoS)
• Ensure the follow-up of corrective measures defined to achieve the Buy targets.
• Guarantee the financial reliability and accuracy of any Business Case.
• Ensures Finance processes implementation and conformity (planning, budgeting & reporting processes), particularly guaranteeing full compliance of Buy processes with the Internal Financial Control Standards.
• Contributes & promotes financial awareness to Belfast management team.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of BuyControlling Processes through regular challenging of the activity, including targets setting (OP process) and KPI development and deployment.
• Support the Programme & VSM (Value Stream management) with the governance and messaging behind the Buy perimeter for A220
  
  

Main Accountabilities

Responsibilities - your mission...

The successful candidate will be part of the Belfast Plant financial controlling team, reporting to the Head of Plant Belfast.

Reporting, Forecasting & Risk anticipation/mitigation

• Consolidation & submission of multi year Operative Plan and cascade of annual budget
• Working & liaising with stakeholders in order to ensure alignment on the delivery of major forecasting milestones (FC1,2 &3) and OP
• Ensure Finance processes implementation and conformity (planning, budgeting & reporting processes), ensuring full compliance with the Internal Financial Control Standards
• Providing Robust Forecasting of RC costs against targets
• Guarantee the assessment of all risks & opportunities related to Recurring Costs
• Ensure the follow-up of corrective measures defined to achieve the targets
• Ensure rigorous processes are in place to maintain data integrity and guarantee accuracy of reported RC actual & forecast information
  
  

Business Partnering

• Overall business partner to the BIM management team & act as the local focal point for Procurement Controlling in Belfast
• Build & maintain strong links to the operational teams within the plant and regular alignment and co-working with these teams is essential (physically and remotely)
• Contributes & promote financial awareness to the operational management team
• Provide upfront and robust alignment with the VSM and A220 controlling team regarding the Buy perimeter
  
  

Data Integrity, Compliance & Governance Leadership

• Guarantee the financial reliability and accuracy of any Business Case
• Evaluate project appraisals & business cases to assist decision-making
• Monitor & challenge as necessary all discretionary investment and ensure that planned cash flows & NPVs are in accordance with the approved Business Case for the investment
• Lead the team in identifying and securing business improvements & project savings.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of BIM and Belfast/Wing Controlling Processes through regular challenging of the activity, including targets setting and KPI development and deployment
• Identify and assess financial Risks and Opportunities
• Propose and control all corrective measures and action plans to mitigate risks and achieve opportunities
• Support the continuous improvement of financial processes and deployment of new tools
• Ensure compliance of UK processes to Airbus Internal Financial Control Standards (IFCS) and Ethics and Compliance.
• Ensure that there is consistency, transparency and accuracy of all financial information
• Promote financial awareness and provide financial guidance to managers and their respective teams and ensure adequate processes exist to have stringent financial controls.
  
  

Requirements - Our Ideal Candidate Will Have...

• Educated to at least degree / masters level
• Experience in a relevant financial controlling / management accounting role
• Strong verbal and written communication in the Airbus business language (English)
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
• Ability to effectively communicate with and influence a diverse mix of finance and operational stakeholders of various nationalities and of various levels of seniority
• The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development
  
  

#SP_TRA

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 Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Controlling

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