Cost Accounting Manager

Cost Accounting Manager ( + Price Auditing)
SECURITY CLEARANCE:

The ability to obtain UKSV SC Clearance is essential
LOCATION:

Stevenage or Newport as a home site (Typically 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote) The initial learning period will require you to be on site 5 days a week to begin with
TRAVEL:

Frequent travel between Stevenage and Newport site
TYPE:

Full Time

37hours per week
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Financial Reward:

Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
Work / Life Balance:

37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, 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:

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
Family and Caregiving:

Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
Inclusive Environment:

Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?
To ensure optimal transparency and competitiveness in our business operations, we are dedicated to defining and implementing harmonized and compliant Cost Accounting methods. These efforts are aimed at controlling our cost base effectively and calculating standard costing references with precision. By supporting decision-making processes, we strive to enhance profitability and maintain a competitive edge, impacting both current and future business outcomes through cost optimization and pricing audit implications.
In designated functions, our focus is on providing essential Controlling support. This involves driving performance management and improvement by meticulously preparing, analysing, and reporting financial data. Through this process, we identify risks and opportunities while offering valuable insights to business managers. This proactive approach ensures that we remain agile and well-informed in our strategic decisions.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
Manage the budget & hourly rate process; Budgetary control for functions, timesheet recording, capex reporting, internal controls and recovery management. Cost accounting monthly close activities. Preparation and optimisation of hourly rates in preparation for negotiation with external price audit (customers: UK MOD & ESA (European Space agency))

Budget for Stevenage and Newport (circa £400M) is prepared, reported and monitored in an accurate and timely manner, and that relevant KPIs are available for executive Mgt
External price audits (customers: UK MOD & ESA (European Space agency)) are managed and optimized to ensure profit is maximized
Act as an interface between technical accounting and Functional / PL finance
Controlling for designated areas (budget circa £180M) and associated business partnering delivers value to all stakeholders
Manage/support/develop the team (of 8 across both sites) in line with Airbus Values

Direct interaction with AD Ltd Finance Director on topics including Price Audit
ABOUT YOU
Possess vast experience within Cost Accounting and Price Auditing
Strong leadership experience
SAP proficiency is crucial
Internal and external stakeholders management experience (e.g. Customer price audit, external auditors)
Not a 100% match to the below? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
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 well always do our best to accommodate your request.
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