Airframe Controller for Systems (M/F)

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

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Blagnac - Wings Campus Until 9/28/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an Airframe Controller for Systems (M/F) to join the Airframe Controlling department based in Toulouse, France.
The Systems division offers Avionics & Airframe upgrades featuring the latest Airbus technologies to streamline every aspect of flight operations for airlines' in-service fleets (Efficiency & Sustainability, Communications, Surveillance, Navigation, operations extension, Regulations).
As part of the Airframe controlling team, you will be mainly in charge of delivering clear and effective cost and revenue management control, as well as performance monitoring and reporting for the Systems & Connectivity product lines. 


Your working environment :
Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor 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 : 

  • Develop multi-year financial plans, build business cases (M&A, calls for tenders), and anticipate risks and opportunities to guide strategic decisions.

  • Analyze actual performance in detail (P&L, Cash Flow, unit costs), track variances, and identify efficiency and cost-saving drivers.

  • Set up cost accounting structures (cost centers), apply allocation schemes (tax, IAS38, management fees), and manage relationships with auditors.

  • Calculate hourly rates, set headcount targets, reallocate costs, and audit/validate purchase commitments.

  • Create tailored financial tools and raise operational teams' awareness of key financial concepts.

Your boarding pass : 

  • Educational background specializing in Corporate Finance, Financial Controlling, or Auditing.

  • At least 5 years of experience in financial controlling, Financial Business Partnering, or audit roles, ideally within a complex industrial or aerospace environment.

  • Strong proficiency in financial modeling, P&L / Cash-Flow / Working Capital mechanisms, cost analysis, and applicable accounting and tax standards (IFRS/IAS38, R&D Tax Credit, transfer pricing). Advanced proficiency in ERPs (particularly SAP) and modeling/BI tools is a plus.

  • Strong Business Partner mindset (ability to challenge business decision-makers while maintaining a constructive approach), combined with strong analytical and synthesis skills and a high capacity for risk anticipation. Pedagogical mindset with the ability to explain and make complex financial concepts accessible.

  • Fluency in both English and French is required.

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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 SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe F12

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Controlling <JF-FI-FO>

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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 emsom@airbus.com.

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.

About this role

Summary

Manage financial performance, develop budgets, analyze variances, and support aerospace projects.

Job title

Airframe Controller for Systems (M/F)

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Blagnac, France; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

financial controllingfinancial modelingERP SAPcost analysisfinancial standards

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

financial controllingaerospacefinancial modelingcost analysisERP SAP
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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Work arrangement unknown