Finance Expert SAP Cost Accounting & Controlling (f/m) AIRBUS

**Job Description:**

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Finance Expert SAP Cost Accounting & Controlling (f/m) to join our Finance Transformation Department based in Marignane, France.

Your main responsibilities will be:

* Act as FI/CO subject matter expert across projects and workstreams, delivering automated, reliable, state-of-the-art SAP solutions.

* Manage the full project life cycle, from concept definition to entry into service.

* Contribute to and/or lead multifunctional project teams (Finance, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, and IM).

* Drive change management within the Finance community.

* Support business partners during test execution and validation phases.

* Collaborate with IM on solution design and validation.

* Ensure continuous stability, reliability, quality, and performance of Airbus Finance Systems.

* Anticipate system evolutions, propose enhancements, and secure long-term scalability.

* Work closely with Finance business representatives to align solutions with operational needs.

* Actively support initiatives linked to Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

* Be available to travel as required by business needs.



*Your working environment:*

Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports activities.

*How we care for you:*


* Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

* Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

* Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

* Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.



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.

*Your challenges:*

You will join the Finance Transformation & Systems team at Airbus Helicopters , working in an international, multicultural environment connected with the global Airbus Finance network.

* Design and maintain SAP FI/CO processes within the new S/4 HANA program , ensuring cutting-edge practices and alignment with Airbus Group Finance strategy.

* Act as a key partner in transforming Finance operations by leveraging SAP S/4 capabilities to harmonize and modernize processes.

* Contribute to strategic projects aligning business and IT priorities across geographies.

* Support the Central Finance rollout across Airbus Group: coordinate deployments, ensure smooth integration with Finance/IT/Operations, and enable digital finance harmonization.

* Lead planning and execution of cutover activities during system migrations, including initial load.

* Oversee ECC6 upgrade preparation , coordinating non-regression testing.

* Serve as focal point for the Taiwan One Roof central finance rollout , supporting onboarding, training, and cross-site consistency.

* Act as interface between business and IT: translate needs into specifications, support UAT, and drive change readiness and adoption.



*Your profile:*

Experience & Background

* Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Finance Systems, SAP ERP, SAP BI, and transformation projects.

* Strong finance and technical background , combined with proven project management expertise and a passion for systems and new technologies.

* Solid track record in full-cycle SAP FI-CO / PS implementation projects .

* Additional knowledge of Logistics and Manufacturing SAP modules (MM-IV, PP, SD).



Technical & Process Expertise

* Deep understanding of Finance business processes , particularly:

* Cost Accounting & Controlling

* Procure-to-Pay

* Manufacturing and Logistics, including integration impacts within an SAP environment.


* Hands-on expertise with tools, frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements relevant to Finance Systems in large, international organizations.



Soft Skills & Leadership

* Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills , engaging effectively with both operational teams and top management.

* Excellent collaboration skills, with a teamwork-driven mindset and ability to thrive in multicultural, international environments.

* Curiosity and drive to promote new ideas and innovative ways of working .

* Strong written and verbal communication, able to bridge Finance and IT communities.



Languages

* Fluent in English (negotiation level) .

* French and/or German knowledge would be a strong asset.



This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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Watch our video to get an overview of the Marignane site:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndrf44kIVUI

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 Helicopters SAS

*Employment Type:*
Permanent
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

*Experience Level:*
Professional

*Job Family:*
Financial Expertise

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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.