Responsable contrôle fal et pré-fal / head of fal & pre-fal controlling

Head of FAL & Pre‑FAL Controlling

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).

Your role

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 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).

Benefits

• 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.

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 details

• Company: Airbus Canada Limited Partnership
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Controlling

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