Head of Finance - USM
# Head of Finance - USM **Unical Aviation Inc.** · Glendale, AZ · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 5 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Head of Finance - USM Position Summary: As a core member of the Satair USM Leadership Team, the HO Finance leads the financial strategy, governance, and commercial finance functions across the organization. Reporting directly to the CEO of UNICAL and VAS and functionally reporting to the CFO Satair, the HO Finance is responsible for delivering actionable insights, securing adequate financing and capital structure, aligning financial operations with Airbus standards, enforcing Internal Controls, and acting as a strategic business partner. The HO Finance oversees accounting operations, tax & Customs, treasury, Finance controlling, investment planning, and risk management by driving value through financial stewardship, compliance, and forward-looking commercial support. The Satair USM business consists of a combination of several independent businesses (VAS, Satair Chengdu, Unical and eCube). The HO Finance will have an instrumental role in integrating, aligning, and synergizing those businesses, providing an integrated Finance view and endorsing the Finance regulatory responsibilities. Primary Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership: 20% - Act as a senior advisor to the CEO, the leadership Team and the Board with high-impact insights that shape company direction and Airbus/Satair alignment. Challenge the team to help achieve the best possible results and secure business sustainability; - Lead the planning process for Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and financial forecasts by ensuring alignment with stakeholders on key assumptions related to Order Intake, Revenue, Profitability, Capital Investments, FCF and net cash position; - Secure necessary funding to support asset acquisition, whilst maintaining a challenging but sustainable Debt to Equity ratio; - Review Investment Strategy driven scenario planning and business case analysis for new assets acquisition, partnerships and investment programs to actively drive the worldwide revenue growth to 1bn$ by 2030; - Translate financial data into strategic guidance for internal and external stakeholders, including the Board and other Airbus corporate functions; - Be an active member of the Satair Finance Leadership Team incl. a functional reporting line to the Satair CFO to drive business performance and provide transparency for decision making; - Participating in the Finance Leadership Team of Airbus Americas and providing insights to the CFO of Airbus Americas and CFO of Satair. Financial Controlling, Performance Management: 20 % - Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in accordance with Airbus policies and IFRS standards; - Provide detailed financial analysis, root-cause diagnostics, and KPI-driven insights (EBIT, FCF, NPV, IRR, etc.); - Develop robust cost accounting frameworks that ensure high-fidelity financial reporting and contract compliance; - Build internal quarterly asset valuations from 2x to 4x annually; drive resulting appropriate accounting recognition in a timely manner; - Drive quarterly business performance evaluations; - Partner cross-functionally to enhance profitability across business lines. - Provide financial oversight of all consignment and similar programmatic offerings, establish regular performance reviews, proactively identify, and resolving financial and commercial issues, and ensuring timely cross-functional resolution of conflicts. Accounting, Treasury, Tax & Customs, Financial Systems: 15% - Leverage on the shared services / one roof team to maximize synergies and guarantee compliance. In particular the tax services will be provided by the shared services/ one roof team from day 1. Treasury services will validate payments, financial systems services will support systems convergence and accounting services will support auditor requirements as well as provide guidance on Group and IFRS and local GAAP standards. Shared services use should be expanded as necessary to maximize synergies and increase compliance - Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including inventory management: AP, AR, GL, T&E, cash collection and tax compliance; - Lead the E2E accounting closing process to ensure on time and on quality financial statements reporting in line with Airbus requirements - Ensure compliance with Airbus Treasury policies, accurate cash flow reporting, and optimization of working capital; - Ensure continuous availability of necessary treasury availability, incl. appropriate liquidity and debt leverage ratios; - Work with Airbus treasury on asset acquisition financing schemes; - Collaborate with Airbus/Satair Tax & Customs and external advisors to ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations. Special focus on transfer pricing, permanent establishment, VAT, US sales tax compliance to drive Airbus compliance culture; - Implement internal controls aligned with Airbus ICSA standards (at minimum), driving process improvements and audit readiness. - Bring Customs in the finance perimeter and leverage on customs shared services Risk Management & Corporate Governance 10% - Lead the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process, with timely reporting and action on key risk indicators; - Ensure full application of AML/KYC, supplier due diligence, and fraud prevention controls - Engage in governance structures including Board participation and financial oversight committees; - Perform regular compliance reviews and support the annual Internal Control Self-Assessment (ICSA); - Have full awareness and drive risk mitigation on high risk profile asset management activities with the goal to drive shareholder value. - On all of these activities, leverage on the shared services / one roof team to maximize synergies and increase compliance Investment & Commercial Support: 10 % - Lead financial analysis and modeling for major non inventory investments, strategic initiatives, and CAPEX projects; - Support commercial teams in evaluating offers, pricing strategies, and financial structuring; - Provide contractual and financial input for negotiations, acquisitions, and alliances; - Lead the approval process for opportunities incl. board approval, S-RMC and RMC (Risk management committee at Airbus Executive Committee level); - identify and pursue opportunities that align with clear strategic and financial return criteria, Drive cost control, and funding initiatives. Post-Merger Integration 10% - Support HO PMI, in the UNICAL | eCube | VAS PMI, advising key choices (Financial, People, footprint, IM …); - Steer integration and transformation initiatives to deliver committed deal synergies; - Develop finance synergies (cost, people), delivering on committed benefits. People Leadership & Organizational Development: 10% - Lead and mentor Finance teams (est. 35 staff), fostering a culture of performance, integrity, and development; - Evaluate team structure and lead succession planning, coaching, talent management and professional growth initiatives with Satair & Airbus Americas framework; drive efficient sizing of finance team - Champion diversity, cross-functional collaboration, and a high-trust leadership environment; - Investigate Shared Services as a way to grow capabilities, efficiencies and propose developmental opportunities to Finance Staff. Boards: 5% - Orchestrate and ensure compliant governance on Unical affiliates and Satair Chengdu; - Provide financial, business and strategic guidance and oversight through Boards; - Establish functional reporting lines with the various affiliates HO Finance; - Ensure Satair alignment prior to any Airbus level decisions. Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education: Required: - Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent; Experience: Required: - Minimum 15 years of senior-level finance leadership experience in global industrial, distribution, or aerospace sectors Preferred - CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional certification Travel Required: - 40% Domestic and International Citizenship: - Authorized to Work in the US Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Required: - At least 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams - Strategic and commercial acumen with a global perspective - Analytical and data-driven decision making - Change leadership in finance and systems transformation. - Cross-cultural collaboration and stakeholder management - Integrity, transparency, and ethical leadership Preferred: - Strong network within Airbus/Satair to drive and unblock issues on synergy initiatives. Communication Skills: Required - Excellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; fluency in English; additional languages advantageous. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. - Board-level communication and executive presence Preferred - Experience in understanding of Airbus corporate or financial communication mechanisms. Technical Systems Proficiency: Required: - Proficient in SAP and ERP systems; experience with digital finance tools is an advantage. Preferred: - Payment Factory, ICSA - Experience managing finance systems in a multi entity, multinational and highly transactional environment. - Understanding of AI trends in finance Complexity of Role: - Ability to integrate business with Satair / Airbus governance whilst maintaining agility. - Implication in risky investment decisions - Involvement with internal and external stakeholders (financial institutions, lessors, …) Level of Decision Making: - Direct impact on ability to deliver Customer Services moonshot. - Interface with Senior level of the company (eg M&A committee or RMC) Direct Reports: - Is this a people manager? Yes -
Наблюдалась 2026-10-17, впервые 2026-10-12, источник — Indeed.