Head of FAL & Pre-FAL Controlling

Do you have solid experience in financial controlling and analysis, have you worked in a complex manufacturing environment and would you like to lead a dynamic team? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Head of FAL & Pre-FAL Controlling to join our Finance (FAL Operations Controlling) team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada).

You will be part of the FAL Operations Controlling team responsible for driving the financial performance of production operations and ensuring the programme's accounting rigor. The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as Head of FAL & Pre-FAL Controlling will be to lead the financial controlling team, ensure the accuracy of month-end accounting close processes, and consolidate the monthly Unit Cost Make governance.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.

• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.

• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.

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

Your challenges:

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of financial controllers dedicated to the A220 operations;

• Act as a dedicated business partner to the leaders of the Pre-FAL, FAL, Quality, and Customer Line sectors in Mirabel;

• Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and rigor of cost accounting processes during month-end closings;

• Lead the monthly governance, consolidation, and presentation of the Unit Cost Make analyses;

• Ensure the governance and rigorous budgetary monitoring of overhead costs;

• Support strategic decision-making by providing clear and actionable financial insights to operations management;

• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects for financial controlling tools and processes.

Your profile:

• Educated to degree level (Bachelor's) in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline;

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in financial analysis or controlling, ideally within the manufacturing or aerospace sectors;

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in managing teams and stakeholders;

• Experience working with integrated ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Business Intelligence (BI) tools;

• Proficiency in standard tools mandatory for the job: Advanced mastery of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, with a focus on Google Sheets and Excel (modeling);

• Excellent communication skills, ability to influence stakeholders, and engaging leadership;

• High level of rigor, sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to work autonomously;

• Language Skills: Advanced proficiency in French and English (both oral and written).

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.

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About us

As a commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense and Helicopters divisions, Airbus is Europe's largest aerospace company and a global leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international, with some 148,000 employees at 180 sites worldwide. The company has final assembly lines for aircraft and helicopters in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

In Canada, more than 4,500 people work at Airbus and its subsidiaries' ten sites and offices, including more than 4,000 in Quebec.

The main production sites are the A220 commercial aircraft program headquarters and Airbus Atlantic Canada, both located in Mirabel, Quebec. Other Airbus sites and subsidiaries are located in Ontario - Airbus Helicopters Canada in Fort Erie and NAVBLUE in Waterloo - Nova Scotia and Quebec.

A member of the Airbus family for over five years, the A220, designed and assembled in Quebec and renowned for its exceptional performance and versatility, has become a preferred choice for airlines.