Airbus Beyond - Finance & Business Acumen Subject Matter Expert (m/f)

• *Job Description:**
• Our Company:*

Airbus Beyond is an Airbus company that delivers transformative experiences, boosting skills, behaviours and knowledge. We have dedicated ourselves to developing professionals in aerospace for over 30 years. We are a compassionate team, unafraid of taking bold steps. We frequently use the term 'we' because we believe in a collective effort, and we are eager to welcome you on this transformative journey we call Going Beyond. *A few key figures:*

• Pool of over 300 external trainers and consultants
• Over 100 customers from Airlines, airports, lessors, maintenance and repair organizations and aerospace suppliers internationally
• Approx. 30,000 learners per year
• Multi-cultural team based in China/India/Singapore/Germany/Portugal/France

We strive to create a caring, honest, and open working environment where every team member feels comfortable enough to speak up and get creative. We fully believe in our values that;

• GratitudeAndAttitudeAreChoices
• CaringIsWhatConnectsUs
• FortuneFavoursTheBold

... and we are looking for like-minded individuals to share the adventure. Sounds like a match? How about joining us as Finance & Business Acumen Subject Matter Expert in Toulouse? *Details of the position:*

• Contract type: unlimited
• Job grading (new Convention collective de la Métallurgie if based in France) = G14
• Location = Blagnac, France
• Onsite/Remote/Hybrid = Hybrid (up to 2 days of telework per week)
• Travel = This role involves frequent international business travel and as such, you must be able to travel accordingly

*Your mission:* Design, deliver, and continuously improve high-impact executive education programs in finance & business acumen for senior leaders in the aerospace industry . Own the learning portfolio end-to-end-strategy, design, deployment, quality, and evolution-while acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and international partners (including Chinese authorities and airlines). Combine deep expertise with executive presence and intercultural fluency to create measurable business impact. *Your responsibilities:* 1) Training Delivery & Facilitation (Executive Level)

• Deliver engaging, practice-oriented sessions on finance fundamentals, value creation, P&L/BS/Cash, investment decisions, risk & performance steering, and business acumen tailored to senior leaders.
• Facilitate case-based and simulation-based learning; moderate strategic discussions with C-suite and senior managers.
• Adapt facilitation to high-stakes international audiences, including delegations from Chinese authorities and airlines, ensuring cultural appropriateness, protocol, and impact.
• Prepare and host international delegations (incl. China) and support end to end agenda as course director.

2) Portfolio Ownership & Learning Design

• Own the Finance & Business Acumen learning portfolio: lifecycle management, prioritization, versioning, sunsetting, and new product creation.
• Ensure constant update of the training materials.
• Design learning experiences (objectives, architecture, content, practice, assessment, transfer to job) with integration of blended modalities (in-person, virtual live, self-paced, cohort-based
• Produce and maintain high-quality materials (slides, cases, toolkits, microlearning, digital assets).
• Ensure pedagogy fits executive audiences: brevity, relevance, strategic framing, and application.

3) Stakeholder management & sales advisory

• Advise program sponsors on learning objectives, program structure, and measurement; co-create with customers.
• Stay current on aerospace industry trends, financial steering practices, and executive learning methods.
• Engage with senior stakeholders (VPs, Directors, HRBPs) to understand needs, define solutions, and secure sponsorship.
• Coordinate with external partners (universities, executive education providers, guest speakers) when relevant.

*Your boarding pass:*

• 10+ years relevant experience in one or more of: finance leadership, management consulting, executive education, or corporate learning for leaders in the aerospace industry
• Strong track record delivering to senior leaders/C-suite with credibility and presence.
• Demonstrated experience owning a learning portfolio and building programs end-to-end.
• *Fluent English required.*
• Deep understanding of finance for non-financial leaders: value creation, cost & cash, P&L/BS, investment & risk decisions, business performance.
• Executive communication & diplomacy: gravitas, clarity, confidentiality, and tact under pressure.
• Intercultural fluency: etiquette, relationship-building, adaptivity to public authorities and airlines contexts.
• Project management: planning, stakeholder alignment, risk and change management.
• Digital fluency with PowerPoint/Slides & virtual facilitation tools.

• Soft skills : o Strong empathy and ability to create a safe learning environment, and ability to foster engagement and collaboration o Excellent active listening and emotional intelligence o Natural communication clarity with an authentic, human connection o High adaptability, reading the room and adjusting tone, pace, and approach o Confident yet humble facilitation presence that includes everyone o Encourages reflection through powerful questioning and a coaching mindset o Great organizational agility, able to manage multiple topics and priorities simultaneously while staying focused and composed o Is a team player with a strong team spirit o CAN DO attitude A plus would be:

• Experience in an international aerospace company
• Experience working in international and intercultural contexts; exposure to China or Asian stakeholders is a plus.
• Learning design (ADDIE/Backward design) and facilitation excellence; strong storytelling and visual synthesis.
• Data-informed mindset: define and track learning KPIs, link outcomes to business.
• Professional certifications would be an asset
• Creativity and innovation skills
• Use of serious games in training
• Background as a trainer or facilitator

*How we care for you:*

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit-sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus Beyond and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, time saving account, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other benefits.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Health services centre, gym, onsite electric vehicles charging stations.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, development programmes, national and international mobility opportunities within the Airbus group.

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:**** Airbus Beyond SAS *Employment Type:* Permanent ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14 *Experience Level:* Professional *Job Family:* Programme & Project Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to *** . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and…