Finance Controlling Manager

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.

Responsibilities

Mentor and develop controlling team members fostering a continuous improvement environment; Strategic business partner for functional business leaders at Kinston site; Focal for leaders outside of the Kinston site; Plan and execute yearly Annual Operating Plan and quarterly forecasts; Support monthly and quarterly business reviews with senior management; Support HO Finance in delivering financial reviews to Board of Directors; Manage multi-year financial forecast for all products; Establish annual performance targets through Operative Planning; Provide accurate business forecasting through ownership of critical KPIs across P&L, Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow; Support monthly closing process; Control Capital Expenses (CAPEX); Manage income statement and balance sheet; Monitor free cash flow; Manage cost accounting for Kinston site; Supports adherence to Airbus defined financial internal controls; Supports HO Finance in internal controls assessments and ICSA campaign

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; 10+ years of finance/controlling experience preferably in manufacturing environment; 3+ years of management experience; Managing stakeholders in complex cross-functional and geographically dispersed matrix organization; Strong subject matter expertise over the full scope of financial, planning and analysis activities including 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; 10% Domestic and International Travel; Authorized to work in the US; Awareness of compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity

Nice to have

Master's degree preferred but not required

Benefits

Competitive pay and incentive compensation including profit sharing; retirement savings plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; paid time off including personal time, holidays and paid parental leave; comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP and supplemental benefits; upskilling and development opportunities through Leadership University with 10,000+ e-learning courses; accelerated development programmes; national and international mobility; relocation assistance for qualified positions