Stock Financial Controller

Are you interested in joining the finance department of a cutting-edge Space Systems company? Looking for a role involving face-to-face meetings and working with people from a variety of departments (eg - engineering and procurement)? Interested in learning about space and satellites?
This role will suit someone at a Professional or Early Careers stage, who wants to gain or enhance their Stock Management experience. You will join a team of ~10 people and partner with various stakeholders and work on the full inventory life cycle for Telecoms satellites and major space systems programmes.
For the right candidate the career path for this role could be to step into a Project Controller role on a larger programme.
How you will contribute to the team...
Execute month-end cycle processes, including journalling, data verification, and assessing cash-flow & balance sheet impacts of fluctuating inventory levels.
Conduct detailed analysis on inventory accounts driven by procurement activities, including forecasting expected inventory levels.
Provide actionable commercial insight to the business through targeted financial reporting and analysis, including identification of inventory risks and opportunities

Maintain and continuously improve the stock financial management process and tools

Drive budgeting and forecasting activity in alignment with the company's 5-year business plan & quarterly rolling forecasts.
Fulfil specific audit requirements and answer queries for both internal and external auditors.

Comfortable working with both financial and non-financial departments. Proven experience in translating accounting data into meaningful information for the operational business
Stock control background such as automotive, aerospace, defence, maritime, construction, railways, transportation or similar
Looking for a role that combines conventional stock control techniques with financial accounting, forecasting, and revenue recognition compliance, using a combination of IAS 2 and IFRS 15 financial accounting standards
Comfortable working with inventory stock including items ranging from thousands-millions with lead times of 3-4 months to 2-3 years.

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How we can support you
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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 Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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TRAVEL REQUIRED: Couple of times a year to other Airbus sites and customer sites
LOCATION: Portsmouth
TYPE: Full time, STEM returners are welcomed
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.

There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)