Join to apply for the Finance Transformation Project Manager role at Airbus

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Filton (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

The Accounting & Tax Finance Transformation department is looking for a motivated and ambitious Finance Transformation Project Manager to join the team within the newly established Finance Transformation Integrated Functions organization, for a position in Filton.

You'll gain hands-on experience in driving our strategic initiatives across the five pillars of transformation: Data, Digital, Process, Governance, and People.

How You Will Contribute To The Team

• Digital Finance Transformation: You'll play a significant role in our digital evolution, helping ensure our systems are robust, secure, and deliver tangible value.
• Assist in the management and implementation of financial data models to drive continuous improvements, always ensuring the application of our group compliance rules.
• Frame Finance requirements and provide functional inputs, organize test phase, define migration strategy, ensure user Training and adoption
• Design, develop, and maintain solutions on self-service platforms (eg Skywise, Qliksense...)
• Collaborate effectively with internal customer stakeholder teams and other functions, contributing to clear communication and alignment.

Project Lifecycle Management

• You'll contribute to and eventually lead aspects of transformation projects from initiation to successful closure.
• Project Contribution: Contribute to managing projects or projects workpackages, supporting smooth transitions between phases, and assisting in the identification and mitigation of process requirements and risks.
• Planning and Resource Support: Help develop project management plans, including baselines, to define, organize, and manage milestones and deliverables.
• Support interfaces with all relevant functions and projects at both Divisional and Group levels, fostering seamless collaboration.
• Change Management: Support the application of change management methodologies and tools to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems.

Skills:

• Solid understanding of project management principles, including planning, scheduling, and risk identification.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and/or tax concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an aptitude for detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new challenges, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• A proactive and growth-oriented mindset, eager to take on new responsibilities and develop expertise.

About You

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in project support or management roles, with a focus on finance or accounting initiatives within a professional setting.
• Familiarity with major financial systems (e.g., SAP ERP) or business intelligence platforms (e.g., Skywise, Qliksense) is a significant advantage.
• Some experience with business process analysis or supporting change initiatives.

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.