#Join the Finance Management Program at Airbus (d/f/m)

About us

Airbus ist Pionier einer nachhaltigen Luft- und Raumfahrt für eine sichere und vereinte Welt. Das Unternehmen arbeitet ständig an Innovationen für effiziente und technologisch fortschrittliche Lösungen in den Bereichen Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung sowie vernetzte Dienstleistungen. Airbus bietet moderne und treibstoffeffiziente Verkehrsflugzeuge sowie dazugehörige Dienstleistungen an. Airbus ist auch führend in Europa im Bereich Verteidigung und Sicherheit und eines der größten Raumfahrtunternehmen der Welt. Im Bereich Hubschrauber stellt Airbus die weltweit effizientesten Lösungen und Dienstleistungen für zivile und militärische Hubschrauber bereit.

Job description

Airbus, pioneer of sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world, is launching its exclusive talent development programme in Finance.

We are seeking Finance strategic leaders (m/f/d) ready to transform our industry. If you have proven your ability to drive performance in a complex international environment, this programme is your launchpad to the highest financial responsibilities within Airbus.

Unprecedented Career Acceleration (2 Years)

The Finance Management Programme is an intensive two-year journey, designed for aspiring finance leaders.

While the role begins with a high-impact two-year acceleration phase across strategic divisions, you are hired as a permanent employee destined to shape the future of Airbus’ financial governance. During the program you will occupy strategic positions within our key divisions (Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Airbus Defence & Space, and Airbus Helicopters ) in two of our core countries (France & Germany). Over the three rotations, you will contribute to high-impact projects that directly influence the Group's overall financial strategy. After your rotations your permanent role will be within the team of your first mission.

Your challenges:

Procurement and Cost Controller in Airbus Defence & Space (in Manching, Germany)

• Business Planning and Reporting Combat Air Systems
• Cash out Planning and Cash Flow monitoring & steering
• Support the Estimate-at-Completion Process
• Structural Cost Controlling for Site Manching

Planning and Reporting in Airbus Helicopters (Marignane, France)

• Accompany the transition on a significant project for corporate consolidation harmonization.
• Active participation in a key period of Operational Planning and Year End preparation at a divisional leve
• Contribute to the transformation of the division Planning & Reporting by impulsing new ideas in terms of tools, digitalisation and AI

Group Corporate Controlling in Airbus (Blagnac, France)

• Financial Strategy: Drive financial planning, modeling, and performance analysis to optimize costs and mitigate risks.
• Business Partnership: Empower business units with financial tools and expert guidance to support strategic decision-making.
• Process & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to financial processes and compliance standards across the organization.

Your Development: Investing in Excellence

We are heavily investing in your development:

• Executive Mentoring: Direct access to our senior executives for personalized coaching.
• Leadership Training: Tailored development path focused on leadership skills, negotiation, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution.
• Network & Visibility: Participation in high-level leadership events to build and expand your international network.
• Academic Training: Opportunity to attend advanced training modules within globally recognized specific programs.

Your Boarding Pass:

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance experience
• Solid and proven experience in several of the following financial domains: Controlling, Treasury, Digital Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions…
• Experience operating in an international environment.

Key Competencies:

• Strong appetite for technical topics and transversal challenges
• Robust stakeholder management skills to drive change across organizational boundaries.
• Sharp Strategic and Analytical thinking skills.
• Resilience, and a Creative profile with the ability to think "outside the box".
• Agile and energetic, with the ability to adapt quickly in dynamic diverse environments.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Openness for geographic mobility.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

If you are ready to transform your potential into leadership, contribute to global-scale projects, and willing to have an international experience in a group that is redefining the future, your place is with us.

Apply NOW to become an Airbus Finance Future Leader.

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

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.