Full-Time

Accounting & Finance Manager

Updated on 9/11/2026

Airbus

Airbus

10,001+ employees

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

No salary listed

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Remote

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
SAP Products
Financial analysis

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Requirements
  • Proven working experience as an Accounting Supervisor or Finance Controller.
  • Chartered Accountant qualification with 10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
  • Team management experience and the ability to drive and supervise.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, with strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards and statutory and tax compliance.
  • Experience with general ledger functions and month-end and year-end close processes.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Interest in process automation and new ways of working.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with SAP HANA is an added advantage.
  • Awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee the company's daily financial operations.
  • Oversee billing, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost-center accounting, and revenue recognition.
  • Ensure timely payment and tracking of accounts payable in compliance with credit-period norms and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise requirements.
  • Prepare and publish accounts-payable metric dashboards at regular intervals.
  • Ensure timely processing and tracking of employee reimbursements.
  • Track, report, and drive internal team key performance indicators related to procure-to-pay and reimbursements.
  • Identify procure-to-pay process gaps, recommend improvements to management, and drive resolution.
  • Review accounts-payable and accounts-receivable aging regularly.
  • Monitor payroll processing and related statutory remittances.
  • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including review of the book-close checklist.
  • Ensure provisions and accruals are captured accurately.
  • Review fixed-asset activities, maintain an error-free fixed-assets register, run depreciation, and manage other fixed-asset controls.
  • Manage tax compliance, including Goods and Services Tax, Tax Deducted at Source, and advance tax.
  • Ensure timely month-end and quarter-end invoicing, including unbilled and unearned revenue accounting.
  • Review cost-allocation workings periodically.
  • Handle escalations and provide timely solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Compile, review, and finalize financial statements.
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
  • Provide tax accounting and documentation support for regular tax filings and assessments.
  • Act as the liaison for statutory and internal auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen the internal-control environment.
  • Develop and promote a framework for financial accountability and provide timely, meaningful analyses and reporting to operational leaders.
  • Ensure adequate insurance coverage for the entity.
  • Maintain alignment between International Financial Reporting Standards and Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Perform additional controller duties as necessary.
  • Review monthly cash flow and bank-reconciliation statements.
  • Prepare quarterly projected cash flow and monitor related key performance indicators.
  • Plan funding requirements to optimize the cash position.
  • Liaise with bankers to manage foreign-exchange and forward contracts.
  • Manage group compliance activities related to treasury.
  • Drive business continuity and minimize disruption while implementing change management.
  • Communicate team goals and deliverables and keep the team updated on changes.
  • Provide constructive feedback and maintain high team and stakeholder engagement.
  • Hire, train, and retain skilled accounting staff.
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate team members and subordinates, identify training needs, and foster knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with SAP HANA.

Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Airbus raised H1 2026 revenue 12% to €33.2 billion and doubled net profit.
  • Airbus maintained 2026 guidance at about 870 deliveries and €7.5 billion EBIT.
  • Defence and Space EBIT jumped 84% in H1 2026, strengthening margins and diversification.

What critics are saying

  • Spanish unions struck Airbus plants in August 2026, exposing fragile labor relations and morale.
  • Boeing's challenge to Airbus's €3 billion EIB loan threatens R&D funding through 2030.
  • Pratt & Whitney engine shortages already cut deliveries; another supplier shock would crush 2026 guidance.

What makes Airbus unique

  • Airbus's 9,222-jet backlog gives it unmatched visibility into production through 2035.
  • Qantas chose Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise, reinforcing long-range engineering leadership.
  • Airbus and MTU's hydrogen fuel-cell venture targets next-generation propulsion, not incremental tweaks.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

5%
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