SAP FI/CO Specialist (m/d/f)for Finance Transformation

Overview

Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the team in Donauwörth as our new SAP Specialist for Finance (m/d/f) - SAP Cost Accounting & Controlling, to manage current and future projects.

Double the impact: We are looking for two profiles. In addition to the SAP Specialist role, we are also seeking a SENIOR SAP FI/CO and Transformation Specialist (m/f/d) within Finance. This second profile will carry greater responsibility in driving our transformation and navigating high-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• You will join the Finance Transformation & Systems team at Airbus Helicopters, working in an international, multicultural environment connected with the global Airbus Finance network.
• Design and maintain SAP FI/CO processes within the new S/4 HANA program, ensuring cutting-edge practices and alignment with Airbus Group Finance strategy.
• Act as a key partner in transforming Finance operations by leveraging SAP S/4 capabilities to harmonize and modernize processes.
• Contribute to strategic projects aligning business and IT priorities across geographies.
• Support the Central Finance rollout across Airbus Group: coordinate deployments, ensure smooth integration with Finance/IT/Operations, and enable digital finance harmonization.
• Lead planning and execution of cutover activities during system migrations, including initial load.
• Oversee ECC6 upgrade preparation, coordinating non-regression testing.
• Serve as focal point for the Taiwan One Roof central finance rollout, supporting onboarding, training, and cross-site consistency.
• Act as interface between business and IT: translate needs into specifications, support UAT, and drive change readiness and adoption.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as FI/CO subject matter expert across projects and workstreams, delivering automated, reliable, state-of-the-art SAP solutions.
• Manage the full project life cycle, from concept definition to entry into service.
• Contribute to and/or lead multifunctional project teams (Finance, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, and IM).
• Drive change management within the Finance community.
• Support business partners during test execution and validation phases.
• Collaborate with IM on solution design and validation.
• Ensure continuous stability, reliability, quality, and performance of Airbus Finance Systems.
• Anticipate system evolutions, propose enhancements, and secure long-term scalability.
• Work closely with Finance business representatives to align solutions with operational needs.
• Actively support initiatives linked to Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Be available to travel as required by business needs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Completed university degree
• Experience on full cycle SAP FI-CO / PS implementation projects
• Minimum 5 years in projects managing Finance Systems / SAP ERP / SAP BI and Transformation projects
• Additional skills in Logistics and Manufacturing SAP modules (MM-IV, PP and SD)
• Professional experience in Finance
• Solid finance and technical background with project management experience and interest in systems / new technologies
• Understanding of Business Processes in Finance - Cost-Accounting and Controlling, Procure to Pay, Manufacturing and Logistics and their integration in an integrated system
• Negotiation skills and stakeholder management from operational to Top management levels
• Teamwork and collaboration in an international context
• Curiosity, openness to new ideas, strong communication skills
• Languages: English (negotiation level), German good skills; French a plus

Your location

At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product.

Your benefits

• Exciting tasks on unique products and services
• A very good working atmosphere with colleagues who are enthusiastic about our products
• Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing
• 30 days holidays and extra days off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects
• Employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses, Job-bicycle, EGYM-Wellpass
• On-site facilities: medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen, café, kiosk and self-service market
• Good connection to public transportation
• Family and career compatibility (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual time off)
• Working in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities

Not a 100% match? Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions. Take your career to a new level and apply online with your relevant documents (CV, short cover letter and certification for highest degree). Please upload your documents in English.

Please note that we are on Christmas break from 22 December 2025 to 6 January 2026. We will get back to you as soon as possible / from mid-January. This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Financial Expertise

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