Financial Controller

Airbus•Peachtree City, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

At SATAIR, we believe in sustainable aviation that allows people to travel and connect across the globe. We are on a mission to provide world class material solutions that keep aircraft flying and extend their lifespan. In Satair, you can challenge the status quo, pioneer new ways of working, and generate real value for airlines and suppliers worldwide. Being part of the Airbus family gives us the opportunity to live a global mindset, working in international and diverse teams and collaborating across functions, sites and cultures. If you want to work as one team embracing a can-do attitude in a demanding environment, then we offer a great place to explore, learn, and grow, making an impact on aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation. In this context we are looking for a Financial Controller to join our Finance Team in Peachtree City, Georgia. The core mission of this role is to own the functional controlling, driving strict budget discipline, cost center management and transparent headcount monitoring as well as acting as the business partner to the Commercial function. Reporting directly to the HO Finance Americas in the USA and functionally to the HO Central Controlling based in Europe, you will be in charge of delivering financial and management reports encompassing the entire Satair business in the region which flows through both the “Blue” and “Red” channels. You will ensure consistency and uniformity of the reporting across the two channels to provide an accurate view of the P&L of the region.

Requirements

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—ideally within a global distribution, logistics, or Airbus-affiliated environment.
Solid experience running standard corporate financial cycles (closing support, budgeting, forecast mapping, and overhead control).
Deep operational knowledge of SAP (specifically FI/CO modules) is essential.
Strong command of business intelligence/reporting tools and Google Workspace
Demonstrated track record or strong familiarity with utilizing AI-driven tools, predictive analytics, or automation workflows (e.g., automated data blending, basic macro or script usage, or AI-assisted querying) to build scalable, hands-off reporting models.
Strong understanding and ability to apply Project, Program and Portfolio Management Principles
Project Financial Evaluation skills (incl. DCF Valuations, CAPEX planning & NPV analysis)

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of functional cost centers, tracking overheads and headcounts including cost per FTE analysis, operational expenditures (Opex) and resource allocations to ensure strict alignment with corporate targets.
In collaboration with Satair Central Controlling, lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasting and operational planning cycles for your designated functions, ensuring accuracy and accountability across teams.
Perform deep-dive monthly variance analyses (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast). Deliver clear, timely financial reporting and performance dashboards to functional heads and senior leadership.
Safeguard financial integrity by enforcing internal control frameworks, corporate governance policies and Airbus/Satair financial standards.
Act as an agile bridge between Satair and the broader Services and Airbus controlling and accounting networks in the region and globally, seamlessly navigating differing corporate processes to harmonize reporting and secure financial alignment across both organizations.
Proactively identify financial risks, cost overruns, or savings opportunities within functional spend, proposing actionable mitigation plans to department heads.
Conduct regular, granular profitability tracking across Satair Americas’ various business lines, product types, and customer segments to see where profitability lies.
Act as the active, on-the-ground extension of the Central Controlling team, ensuring that central commercial controlling methodologies, financial guidelines, and margin targets are seamlessly integrated into the CCO's daily operations.
Partner with the CCO (based in Atlanta) and business development teams to provide the financial data necessary to evaluate where it is most beneficial to expand our commercial efforts in order to reach our 2030 ambition.
Support the MMIP project in the region by helping define the end-to-end financial processes required to unite our material distribution activities (New Parts, Used Parts, and Flight Hour Services - FHS).
Support MMIP Fit to Standard workshops and design a harmonized financial and accounting structure that bridges inventory valuation, ERP configurations, and cross-functional material streams without disrupting daily operations.