Operations Controller

Job description

Job Description:

This position is subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals.

KEY FIGURES / DIMENSIONS
Total Recurring Cost base in 2024 is ~$100m for A220 sections. Reporting both operationally and functionally to the Head of Plant Controlling in Belfast, with a link of proximity to the Head of A220 Component Delivery Team (CDT). The role covers the end-to-end business area within the Plant related to these sections.

REMARKS AND MAJOR END RESULTS TO BE SOLVED IN THE POSITION

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Guarantee full and accurate visibility of A220 operations on short, mid and long-term horizons.

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Guarantee the assessment of all risks and opportunities related to current and five-year RC cost projections (CoP and CoS).

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Ensure effective follow-up of corrective measures to achieve A220 cost and performance targets.

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Guarantee financial reliability and accuracy of any Business Case.

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Ensure implementation and compliance of Finance processes (planning, budgeting, and reporting), particularly with Internal Financial Control Standards.

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Promote financial awareness within the A220 operational management team.

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Contribute to continuous improvement of A220 and Belfast controlling processes through target setting (OP process) and KPI development.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

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Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, Leading and Mentoring

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Serve as overall business partner to the Head of CDT and as an integrated member of the A220 management team.

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Lead and coordinate controlling activities through streamlined budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across sub-assembly areas.

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Liaise with reporting and value stream management (VSM) teams to ensure alignment on key forecasting milestones (FC1, FC2, FC3) and operational planning.

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Establish top-down target costs aligned with VSM cascaded RC targets.

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Challenge bottom-up planning to match cascaded targets.

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Prepare and submit 5-year operational plans and annual budget.

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Provide robust forecasting of RC costs against Programme CoS targets.

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Monitor and report on process performance and programme-level RC unit costs (Labour/Overheads), inventory, and capital expenditure.

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Identify and assess operational risks and opportunities in coordination with the Head of Operations.

Financial Consultancy / Performance Management

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Evaluate project appraisals and business cases to support strategic decisions.

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Lead teams in identifying business improvements and delivering cost savings.

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Propose and manage corrective actions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

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Monitor discretionary investments, ensuring cash flows and NPVs align with approved business cases.

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Promote financial awareness and provide guidance to management teams, ensuring effective financial controls.

Processes

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Ensure consistency, transparency, and accuracy in all financial information.

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Maintain rigorous data integrity and accuracy in actual and forecast reporting.

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Ensure compliance with Airbus Internal Financial Control Standards (IFCS) and ethics policies.

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Support continuous improvement of UK financial processes via active project participation and alignment with the Finance Balanced Scorecard.

REQUIREMENTS – OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE…

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A degree or master’s level education in a relevant field.

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Experience in financial controlling or management accounting.

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Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

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A collaborative mindset, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

#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

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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Controlling

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