Financial Controller

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Job Description:

What does your next challenge look like?

At SATAIR, we believe in sustainable aviation that allows people to travel and connect across the globe.

We are on a mission to provide world class material solutions that keep aircraft flying and extend their lifespan.

In Satair, you can challenge the status quo, pioneer new ways of working, and generate real value for airlines and suppliers worldwide.

Being part of the Airbus family gives us the opportunity to live a global mindset, working in international and diverse teams and collaborating across functions, sites and cultures.

If you want to work as one team embracing a can-do attitude in a demanding environment, then we offer a great place to explore, learn, and grow, making an impact on aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation.

In this context we are looking for a Financial Controller to join our Finance Team in Peachtree City, Georgia.

The core mission of this role is to own the functional controlling, driving strict budget discipline, cost center management and transparent headcount monitoring as well as acting as the business partner to the Commercial function. Reporting directly to the HO Finance Americas in the USA and functionally to the HO Central Controlling based in Europe, you will be in charge of delivering financial and management reports encompassing the entire Satair business in the region which flows through both the “Blue” and “Red” channels. You will ensure consistency and uniformity of the reporting across the two channels to provide an accurate view of the P&L of the region.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU 

Here is a selection of some of the benefits we offer our employees. Local benefits may vary.

• Competitive Remuneration

• Work / Life Balance: Hybrid Working, flex-time, maternity/paternity leave

• Personal Development: Personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of internal mobility opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Health insurance, well-being programs

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

 1.Core Function Controlling & Financial Governance (50%)

• Cost Center & Opex Management: Take full ownership of functional cost centers, tracking overheads and headcounts including cost per FTE analysis, operational expenditures (Opex) and resource allocations to ensure strict alignment with corporate targets.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: in collaboration with Satair Central Controlling, lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasting and operational planning cycles for your designated functions, ensuring accuracy and accountability across teams.

• Variance Analysis & Reporting: Perform deep-dive monthly variance analyses (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast). Deliver clear, timely financial reporting and performance dashboards to functional heads and senior leadership.

• Internal Controls & Compliance: Safeguard financial integrity by enforcing internal control frameworks, corporate governance policies and Airbus/Satair financial standards.

• Cross-Organizational Collaboration: Act as an agile bridge between Satair and the broader Services and Airbus controlling and accounting networks in the region and globally, seamlessly navigating differing corporate processes to harmonize reporting and secure financial alignment across both organizations.

• Risk & Opportunity Management: Proactively identify financial risks, cost overruns, or savings opportunities within functional spend, proposing actionable mitigation plans to department heads.

2. Commercial Business Partnering (CCO Support & Business Development) (25%)

• Profitability Analytics: Conduct regular, granular profitability tracking across Satair Americas’ various business lines, product types, and customer segments to see where profitability lies.

• Central Team Relay: Act as the active, on-the-ground extension of the Central Controlling team, ensuring that central commercial controlling methodologies, financial guidelines, and margin targets are seamlessly integrated into the CCO's daily operations.

• Commercial Steering Support: Partner with the CCO (based in Atlanta) and business development teams to provide the financial data necessary to evaluate where it is most beneficial to expand our commercial efforts in order to reach our 2030 ambition.

3. MMIP Project Contribution (25%)

• Process Architecture: Support the MMIP project in the region  by helping define the end-to-end financial processes required to unite our material distribution activities (New Parts, Used Parts, and Flight Hour Services - FHS).

• Financial Structure Alignment: Support MMIP Fit to Standard workshops and design a harmonized financial and accounting structure that bridges inventory valuation, ERP configurations, and cross-functional material streams without disrupting daily operations.

ABOUT YOU

Equipped with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a highly related analytical field, paired with 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate financial controlling, cost accounting, or performance management . We are looking for a team player with the following experience, skills and mindset:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a highly related analytical field.

• 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate financial controlling, cost accounting, or performance management—ideally within a global distribution, logistics, or Airbus-affiliated environment.

• Proven Track Record: Solid experience running standard corporate financial cycles (closing support, budgeting, forecast mapping, and overhead control).

• Deep operational knowledge of SAP (specifically FI/CO modules) is essential. Strong command of business intelligence/reporting tools and Google Workspace 

• AI & Automation Delivery: Demonstrated track record or strong familiarity with utilizing AI-driven tools, predictive analytics, or automation workflows (e.g., automated data blending, basic macro or script usage, or AI-assisted querying) to build scalable, hands-off reporting models. 

• Strong understanding and ability to apply Project, Program and Portfolio Management Principles

• Project Financial Evaluation skills (incl. DCF Valuations, CAPEX planning & NPV analysis)

Physical Requirements 

• Onsite or remote: 80 % Onsite - 20% remote

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.

• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. 

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. 

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. 

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. 

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. 

• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. 

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice. 

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. 

• Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Satair provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Satair  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, Satair complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities.   Satair 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.  This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Satair using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Satair.
Satair 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.

Satair 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 Satair to do so should be reported to [email protected].

Come on board and join us at Satair, an Airbus Services Company.

VAS Aero Services is a subsidiary of Satair, an Airbus Services company

If you want to know more about our business, have a closer look at our website www.SATAIR.com or check out our SATAIR Youtube Channel atwww.youtube.com/sataircompany !

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

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:

Satair USA, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Controlling <JF-FI-FO>

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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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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 [email protected].