Senior Manager

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary

Responsible for accurate oversight of corporate Operating Plan (OP) and analysis and forecasting of likely attainment of financial objectives using continuing business strategies. Bears primary burden for FP&A activities for consolidated Airbus US, managing the budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis:
  
  • Manage and lead the annual Operating Plan (OP) budgeting process, including setting timelines, development of templates and reporting presentations, coordinating inputs from all departments, lines of businesses, and affiliates. with consolidating the overall company's 5-year operating plan into consolidated financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flow for presentation to executive management, board of directors, Airbus affiliates, and key state holders.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic planning of key financial metrics.
  • Monthly Cash forecasting and analysis
  • Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and identify trends to inform strategic decisions.
  • Identify and implement industry best practices to provide reliable and accurate data on-time with reporting requirements.
    
  
  

• Reporting & Compliance:
  
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements to executive leadership, company board of directors, and other Airbus affiliates..
  • Maintain compliance with financial regulations and standards, implementing necessary controls and processes.
  • Support external audits and regulatory reporting requirements as needed.
  • Lead and coordinate internal and external financial reporting, including reporting to European reporting units.
    
  
  

• Strategic Initiatives:
  
  • Work closely with Airbus US CFO and Sr. Director of Financial Planning & Control, support overall company financial objectives, reporting of company results and identifying and implementing industry best practices to ensure accuracy and transparency to company financials.
  • Partner with senior management to identify and evaluate growth opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and capital investments.
  • Lead financial due diligence and integration efforts for mergers and acquisitions.
  • Drive process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
    
  
  

• Leadership
  
  • Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.
  • Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial reports to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Supervise proposal pricing manager and provide guidance, oversight and review for all pricing activities performed.
    
  
  

• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Experience in US Government contract is a plus.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and CostPoint
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Deltek Costpoint experience preferred
• Expert user of Microsoft Office Excel with advanced knowledge of complex financial modeling utilizing functions such as VLOOKUP and INDEX-MATCH formulas.
• Experience with COGNOS reporting
  

Travel Required:

• Up to 10% travel required
  

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizenship required
  

Physical Requirements:

• Carrying: able to carry documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
  

Equal Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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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.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to HR@airbusus.com.