Airbus Operations Limited is a 4bn turnover company with many stakeholders relying on the timeliness and accuracy of the financial information.The Business Unit controlling, i.e. management accounting, work is varied and requires strong analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based opportunities.ResponsibilitiesIn support of the central controlling teams, drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectivesContribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units, validating the relevant financial information (sizing, business case and ROI) for decision makingManage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local and central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risksChallenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topicsParticipate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects, ensuring robust challenge of assumptions and ..... full job details .....