Financial Controller

Airbus

Financial Controller managing Satair’s aviation material-distribution finances and regional P&L reporting. Supporting commercial growth, cost control, and MMIP financial-process integration.

Posted 8/29/2026full-timePeachtree City • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial controlling, budget management, and performance analysis within a corporate environment, with a strong focus on SAP FI/CO modules and business intelligence tools. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and manage financial processes to support strategic decision-making.

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Financial ControllingBudget ManagementSAP FI/CO ModulesBusiness Intelligence ToolsProject Financial Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingPerformance ManagementVariance AnalysisOpex ManagementCAPEX PlanningNPV AnalysisPredictive AnalyticsAutomated Data BlendingMacro UsageAI-Assisted Querying

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceFinancial Reporting DashboardsAI-Driven ToolsAutomation Workflows

Industry Keywords

Corporate GovernanceLogisticsGlobal DistributionAirbusCost Center Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own functional controlling, driving budget discipline, cost center management, and transparent headcount monitoring
Act as business partner to the Commercial function
Deliver financial and management reports encompassing the Satair business in the region across the Blue and Red channels
Ensure consistent and uniform reporting across both channels for an accurate regional P&L view
Manage functional cost centers, overheads, headcounts, cost-per-FTE analysis, Opex, and resource allocations
Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and operational planning cycles with Satair Central Controlling
Perform monthly Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast variance analyses
Deliver timely financial reporting and performance dashboards to functional heads and senior leadership
Enforce internal controls, corporate governance policies, and Airbus/Satair financial standards
Collaborate with Satair, Services, Airbus controlling, and accounting networks regionally and globally
Identify financial risks, cost overruns, and savings opportunities and propose mitigation plans
Track profitability across Satair Americas’ business lines, product types, and customer segments
Integrate central commercial controlling methodologies, financial guidelines, and margin targets into CCO operations
Partner with the CCO and business development teams on commercial expansion decisions
Support the MMIP project by defining end-to-end financial processes for material distribution activities
Support MMIP Fit to Standard workshops and design harmonized financial and accounting structures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a highly related analytical field
6+ years of progressive experience in corporate financial controlling, cost accounting, or performance management
Experience ideally within a global distribution, logistics, or Airbus-affiliated environment
Experience running standard corporate financial cycles, including closing support, budgeting, forecast mapping, and overhead control
Deep operational knowledge of SAP, specifically FI/CO modules
Strong command of business intelligence/reporting tools and Google Workspace
Demonstrated track record or strong familiarity with AI-driven tools, predictive analytics, or automation workflows
Experience with automated data blending, basic macro or script usage, or AI-assisted querying
Strong understanding and ability to apply Project, Program and Portfolio Management Principles
Project financial evaluation skills, including DCF valuations, CAPEX planning, and NPV analysis
Ability to travel independently and at short notice
Ability to work onsite and remotely according to the 80% onsite / 20% remote arrangement
Current work authorization for the United States; Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified
Ability to meet physical requirements, including carrying and lifting up to 30 lbs/14 kgs
Ability to use required PPE, including steel-toed shoes for shop floor visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Remuneration
Hybrid working
Flex-time
Maternity/paternity leave
Personalized development plans
Large portfolio of learning solutions
Internal mobility opportunities
Health insurance
Well-being programs