Overview
In this role, you will join the finance team supporting stock management for telecoms satellites and major space programmes. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement and other departments to manage the full inventory lifecycle and analyze cash flow, balance sheet impacts, and forecasted inventory needs. You will provide commercial insight through targeted reporting, support audits, and contribute to the five-year plan and rolling forecasts. This position offers development opportunities toward a Project Controller role on larger programmes within a cutting-edge space company.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- annual profit share
- contributory pension
- share options
- car leasing scheme
- on-site parking
Responsibilities
- Execute month-end processes: journalling, data verification, and assess inventory-related cash flow and balance sheet effects
- Analyze inventory accounts driven by procurement activities and forecast inventory levels
- Provide actionable financial insights via reporting and analysis, highlighting inventory risks and opportunities
- Maintain and improve stock financial management processes and tools
- Drive budgeting and forecasting aligned with the 5-year plan and quarterly forecasts
- Support audit activities and respond to internal/external audit inquiries
Key requirements
- Stock control background in industries like automotive, aerospace, defence, maritime, construction, railways or similar
- Experience translating accounting data into operational insights
- Familiarity with inventory levels spanning from thousands to millions and long lead times (months to years)
- Knowledge of IAS 2 and IFRS 15 accounting standards
- Comfort working with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Professional or Early Careers stage interest in space and stock management
- Proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Communication with diverse stakeholders
- Inventory management
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Financial reporting and analysis
Stock Financial Controller in Portsmouth employer: Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Portsmouth, Stevenage, or Newport, where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on work-life balance, competitive financial rewards, and extensive personal development opportunities, Airbus fosters a culture of inclusivity and support, ensuring that every team member can grow and succeed in their career while enjoying a fulfilling life outside of work.
