SAP S/4HANA Finance Project Leader

In order to support the Digital Department, Airbus is looking for a

SAP S/4HANA Finance Project Leader (d/f/m) based in Getsafe, Spain.

You will be a core-part of our Finance Transformation journey, leading projects and enhancements that drive efficiency and innovation. From planning and design to configuration, testing, and go-live support, you will be involved in every stage of the process. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love solving challenges with technology, we’d love to have you on board!
 

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning, implementations and executions of SAP Financials with a strategic focus on General Ledger solutions, driving operational efficiency and fostering innovation.

• Gather requirements by engaging with internal clients - Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand their financial needs, business processes, and expectations; translate these into clear project requirements.

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables; create detailed project plans; oversee day-to-day execution to ensure successful completion within time and budget. Define success criteria or KPIs for projects

• Implement solutions on P11 and  based on SAP Financials, Logistics, Sales and Central Finance modules 

• Develop and enhance finance solutions for business improvements - Continuously assess and improve accounting processes to enhance performance, scalability, and business value.

• Identify, analyze, and resolve production issues promptly to maintain system stability and minimize business disruption, while implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

• Facilitate collaboration between finance, IT, operations, and other departments; align team efforts and resolve conflicts to keep the project on track.

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources - Monitor and control project financials and schedules; allocate resources efficiently; adjust plans proactively to address risks or changes.

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks beyond budget and timeline, including technical or compliance risks.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards - Maintain adherence to relevant laws, internal policies, and industry standards; implement controls to minimize risk and ensure audit readiness.

• Communicate project progress and risks to leadership - Prepare and deliver regular status reports; highlight milestones, challenges, and risk mitigation plans to senior management and sponsors. Include managing stakeholder expectations, driving adoption of new financial systems, and supporting training or communication plans related to SAP changes.

• Act as Local Proximity Manager for Spain’s ERP CoE team, overseeing local ERP initiatives and operations. Ensure communication of local info to employees and implementation of Safety, Wellbeing, and E&C actions. Manage local facility-related processes and support HR coordination with local HRBP and transnational managers. Assist onboarding, provide feedback on local engagement, and support sickness and return-to-work processes.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Master's Degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience specifically in SAP Financials solutions, demonstrating a proven track record of successful implementations.

• Strong project management skills in the area of SAP Finance, with a solid understanding of project lifecycle methodologies and delivering projects on time and within scope.

• A proactive, results-oriented team player with a "can-do" attitude, comfortable collaborating effectively within international teams and with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience with Central Finance is an asset.

• Excellent English & Spanish communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively articulate ideas, challenge assumptions, and influence both business and technical audiences.

• Proficiency in French and/or German is a plus.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE? 

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (+35 working days off in total).

• Attractive salary and compensation package.

• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance (40% remote work).

• Collective transport service in some sites.

• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility  initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

• Special rates in products & benefits.