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TAS-I CFO and BLOEN Controller Director

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Thales

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You must manage a large finance team, oversee economic performance, set financial targets, ensure reporting accuracy, and promote profitability initiatives across multiple European locations.
  • You will manage budgeting, cash flow projections, financial statements, tax compliance, strategic planning, risk evaluation, and performance monitoring while supporting finance transformation initiatives.

Requirements

  • - The candidate reports to Company CEO
  • - Directly manage and develop 85 resources in the following areas: Accounting, Fiscal and Reporting; Finance, Insurance and Bid Controlling; Budgetary and Operation Controlling; Business Controlling
  • - The candidate reports to both TAS CFO and SEVP BLOEN
  • - Managing a team of 40 program & bid controllers based in Italy (Rome, Milan, Turin and Aquila sites) and France (Toulouse & Cannes)
  • - Responsible for the economic and financial performance of the Business Line OEN with activities spread over different Countries in Europe
  • - Definition of the annual economic and financial targets at BLOEN level (P&L, OCF) and periodic monitor progress and performances
  • - Ensure fluidity and effectiveness in case of industrial transaction between different legal entities
  • - During the course of projects execution, review and challenge Domain Managers/PM around accuracy & integrity of the program EAC
  • - Ensure a dedicated focus on program consolidate performance vs legal entity performance
  • - Promotes actions and implementation of specific initiatives to improve profitability and cash flow
  • - Proactive support on SBP process providing financial scenarios and simulations
  • - Prepare BL OEN financial performance for monthly closing, BR, BOR, MYB providing variance analysis, forecast, R/O
  • - Periodical reports directly to SEVP BLOEN and TAS JV CFO the BL industrial, economic and financial performance
  • - Support and implement initiatives of Finance transformation and finance system evolution

Responsibilities

  • Main responsibilities:
  • Managing the annual budgeting process, providing quarterly outlook and monitoring progress and performances
  • Predisposition of cash flow projections
  • Preparation of the financial statements (IAS/IFRS compliant) on monthly basis
  • Compliance with all tax duties, managing the relationship with the Tax authorities (e.g. predisposition of all declaration for Corporate tax and VAT, permanent establishment, intercompany transactions)
  • Providing financial input to long-term strategic plan
  • Evaluation of financial risk of the bids and assessment, during the course of the project execution, main risk and opportunities
  • Predisposition of the foreign exchange hedging and insurance coverage related to the main contract risks
  • Ensures that economic and financial factors are considered in all strategic and operational decisions (e.g. investments, partnership, reorganizations, transformation plans)
  • Guarantying the integrity and completeness of information/data flows for external auditors, statutory auditors, Board of Directors and for others Authorities/Entities/Financial Institutions
  • Definition of the annual economic and financial targets at BLOEN level (P&L, OCF) and periodic monitor progress and performances
  • Definition and implementation of recovery actions
  • In liaise with Domain managers involved, definition of the annual economic and financial targets of the fours Domains (DONI, DESI, DOSF, DNF) and periodic monitoring of economic and financial performance
  • Ensure fluidity and effectiveness in case of industrial transaction between different legal entities, even complying with ITFTR (Intra TAS financial trading rules)
  • During the course of projects execution, review and challenge Domain Managers/PM around accuracy & integrity of the program EAC, evaluating main risk/opportunities
  • Ensure a dedicated focus on program consolidate performance vs legal entity performance
  • Promotes actions and implementation of specific initiatives to improve profitability and cash flow
  • Proactive support on SBP process providing financial scenarios and simulations
  • Prepare BL OEN financial performance for monthly closing, BR, BOR, MYB providing variance analysis, forecast, R/O, respecting doc framework e deadlines assigned
  • Periodical reports directly to SEVP BLOEN and TAS JV CFO the BL industrial, economic and financial performance
  • Support and implement initiatives of Finance transformation and finance system evolution

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the CFO at Thales Alenia Space Italia S.p.A?

The CFO is responsible for managing the annual budgeting process, preparing financial statements, ensuring tax compliance, providing financial input to strategic planning, evaluating financial risks, and guaranteeing the integrity of information for audits and various authorities.

What teams will the CFO manage?

The CFO will directly manage and develop a team of 85 resources in areas such as Accounting, Finance, Budgetary and Operation Controlling, and Business Controlling.

Who does the Business Line Observation, Exploration & Navigation CFO report to?

The Business Line CFO reports to both the TAS CFO and the SEVP BLOEN.

What is the size of the team under the Business Line CFO?

The Business Line CFO manages a team of 40 program and bid controllers based in Italy and France.

What are the key obligations of the Business Line CFO?

Key obligations include defining annual financial targets, monitoring performance, ensuring effective transactions between legal entities, reviewing project execution, promoting profitability initiatives, and preparing financial performance reports.

Is experience with financial statements required for this position?

Yes, preparing IAS/IFRS compliant financial statements on a monthly basis is one of the main responsibilities.

What qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates are expected to have strong financial expertise, leadership experience in finance and controlling, and proficiency in managing complex financial frameworks and teams.

Does this role involve international collaboration?

Yes, the role involves consolidating results from business operations across multiple countries in Europe.

What opportunities does Thales Alenia Space provide for career development?

Thales Alenia Space emphasizes career development over mere job placements, offering mobility policies that enable employees to develop their careers both at home and abroad.

What is the main goal of the Thales Alenia Space mission?

Thales Alenia Space aims to provide high-tech solutions for various purposes, including telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, and scientific exploration, helping to build a better and more sustainable life on Earth.

Thales

Build a future we can all trust.

Consulting
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10,001+
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 77,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. Trust is essential for societies to flourish, with humans playing a central role in every critical decision. Thales's high-tech solutions, services and products help companies, organisations and governments to achieve their goals and ambitions. And in each of our five vertical markets — digital identity and security, defence and security, aerospace, space, and transport — our customers play a vital role in society.