Business Finance Controller

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Aerospace
The Role
Acts as the finance partner for business and regional teams, analyzing cost drivers, operational trends, and financial performance. Responsibilities include annual planning, forecasting, plan-versus-actual reporting, dashboards, monthly business reviews, cost reporting, invoicing compliance, financial close support, process governance, automation, and business-case analysis. The role influences leadership decisions, promotes cost competitiveness, and drives financial process improvements.
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Job Description:

Business Finance: -Interface between the finance function and the Business verticals and Cross functional teams to optimize costs of the various functions. Provide real-time analysis and influence strategic decision making based on financial performance and financial planning and analysis.
Job Responsibilities

·        Developing deep understanding of the business, Cost drivers and related functions of the organization to drive efficient growth

·        Deep dive analysis of rate/rate trends for key drivers and lead/lag indicators

·        Doing data driven trend analysis for customers/operational metrics with focus on improving the shape of the P&L while highlighting key insights to leadership.

·        Preparation of Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

·        Accurate Forecasting per the cycle, gathering relevant inputs from Business

·        Performance reporting – Plan vs Actuals and Estimate to Complete (EAC) periodically

·        Preparing, managing and publishing business dashboards

·        Preparation of comprehensive Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) pack ; lead discussions with Business leaders around key drivers/KPI’s

·        Cost by Nature reporting with high level granularity

·        Ensure cost by Nature & Cost by Destination circularity

·        Drive Competitiveness and Cost consciousness across organization

·        Ensure adequate invoicing mechanism in place in adherence to revenue recognition standards and group policy

·        Adherence to month close/year end close process for cost actualisation

·        Stakeholder Management & working closely with the regional business teams

·        Run weekly reviews with for the regions with business stakeholders and Central Finance/Functional finance counter parts

·        Creating processes for new initiatives and improving existing ones with focus on governance & cost leakage

·        Run automation initiatives for process streamlining & Improvements

·        Assist with ad-hoc analysis/Business case creation on various projects as and when required.

Desired Candidate

·        Chartered Accountant with 10+ year of exp ;

·        Previous experience as business finance partner role is required

·        Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with and influence cross functional teams

·        Strong Excel Skills and good business acumen

·        Knowledge of SAP

·        Strong Financial modelling and presentation skills

·        Self-starter who can take ownership of deliverables with minimal direction and develop new ways of approaching business problems

·        Continuous improvement attitude and fast learning ability

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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:

Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Controlling

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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 [email protected].

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.

Skills Required

  • Chartered Accountant qualification
  • 10+ years of professional experience
  • Previous experience in a business finance partner role
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Good business acumen
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Strong financial modeling and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
  • Continuous improvement attitude and fast learning ability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Toulouse
52,655 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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