Finance Controlling Manager

Airbus•Kinston, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Finance Controlling Manager to join our Finance team based in Kinston, NC. The Financial Controlling Manager for Airbus Aerosystems Kinston will be responsible for financial and business controlling activities for the site. Reporting directly to the HO Finance, they will be a key business partner for management at the Kinston site as well as key stakeholders in the US and Europe. This role will be responsible for managing the multi-year financial forecast for all products at the site and providing gap analysis of actuals to forecast and budget. In addition, he/she will establish annual performance targets through the Operative Planning process, providing accurate business forecasting through ownership of critical KPIs across the P&L, Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow. Furthermore, the Finance Manager will work closely with other Airbus Finance personnel in Airbus Americas and Europe to ensure alignment for all planning and forecasting activities, securing the regional contribution towards global targets and KPIs of the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
10+ years of finance/controlling experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of management experience.
Experience managing stakeholders in a complex cross-functional and geographically dispersed matrix organization.
Strong subject matter expertise over the full scope of financial, planning and analysis activities including a strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
Progressive and transformative mindset and strong behavioral capacities to act as a visible leader of ‘change’ in both domestic and international settings.
Authorized to work in the US.
Current work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Mentor and develop controlling team members fostering a continuous improvement environment.
Act as a strategic business partner for functional business leaders at Kinston site providing guidance to enable optimal financial decisions.
Serve as a focal point for leaders outside of the Kinston site, providing clear and accurate guidance to enable optimal business decisions.
Plan and execute yearly Annual Operating Plan in accordance to corporate schedules and governance.
Plan and execute quarterly forecasts in accordance to corporate schedules and governance.
Support the monthly and quarterly business reviews with the senior management team providing meaningful variance analysis and a coherent business narrative to drive actions.
Support the HO Finance in delivering the financial reviews to the Board of Directors, detailing the performance of the business against measurable KPIs and implementing the strategic guidance as provided by the board.
Work closely with operational functional leads to capture long term coordinated forecasts and develop a functional-to-finance reporting framework to ensure accuracy and transparency in project transactions and KPI reporting.
Support the monthly closing process.
Control Capital Expenses (CAPEX).
Manage the income statement and balance sheet of the business, monitoring and tracking revenue and cost accruals, tangible and intangible assets, account receivables, account payables, customer advance payments and all other items which have a material impact on the business KPIs.
Monitor the free cash flow of the business, including its key underlying drivers such as working capital and other assets/liabilities.
Manage the cost accounting for the Kinston site, including managing cost center reporting, rate/overhead structures, and ensuring cost allocates to appropriate products.
Support adherence to Airbus defined financial internal controls, monitoring and auditing regularly.
Support the HO Finance in identifying, defining and implementing processes ensuring adherence to documented financial directives and Airbus defined financial internal controls.
Support a culture change in developing awareness of how internal controls impact business practices and processes.
Support the HO Finance in internal controls assessments and the completion of the annual ICSA campaign.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
Holidays
Paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
Other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses
Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
National and international mobility
Relocation assistance for qualified positions