Marivic Ferrer
Financial Controller
Toulouse
Summary
Dynamic finance and operations professional with 22 years of experience in the airline and aviation sectors. Specializes in financial leadership, procurement, and supply chain management, leveraging expertise to optimize operations and enhance customer service. Proven ability to deliver impactful financial solutions that drive revenue growth and reduce expenses while fostering collaboration within cross-functional teams. Highly skilled in leading digital transformation initiatives in complex ERP environments, significantly contributing to organizational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller - Widebody R&D
Airbus S.A.S
Toulouse
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Finance Business Partner – Responsible for leading the financial planning, reporting, and Non-Recurrent Cost (NRC) controlling activities within the Widebody Programme (A350 and A330 aircraft research and development). Managed financial discipline for non-recurring costs, overseeing cost monitoring, variance analysis, and Budget vs. Actual performance. Led the Monthly Financial Business Review, providing detailed analysis to senior stakeholders. Facilitated discussions to ensure financial targets were met, risks were identified, and corrective actions were implemented as needed. Coordinates with Accounting department to correct booking errors and general ledger postings. Constantly communicates the budget released to functions and their monthly expenditures. Acted as a strategic partner, challenging Program Business Partners on expenditure deviations and R&D cost control.
- Investment and long-term projects – Responsible for validating 10-year business cases to support A350 competitiveness projects presented by the Programme project team (projects > €2M). Provides a detailed financial summary to the Programme Expenditure Committee, consisting of key requirements such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return on Investments (ROI), Break-Even Period, NRC/CAPEX Phasing, RC Savings, and highlights any huge upfront payment that will affect the cash flow of the company, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions about resource allocation and project feasibility. Challenge project leaders on OPEX and CAPEX phasing, ensuring year-on-year alignment with financial objectives.
- Financial Performance and Data Analytics – Monitors monthly actuals and commitments by utilizing the financial systems, such as SAP, SAC, Fiori, and Qlik Sense, to analyze cost performance. Prepares data consolidation, concise presentations, and standard business performance reports emphasizing key financial highlights such as EBIT, capitalized expenditures, and overall profit and loss impact.
- Digital and Financial Transformation Leader – A key contributor to the digital transformation of finance functions, including the implementation of new portfolio management software. Widebody Master Data process owner and subject matter expert. Active member of the Finance Project Steering Committee, playing a vital role in the successful implementation of finance and program transformation projects.
- Budget | Forecast | Expenses | Accruals | SAP | NRC | OPEX |Variance Analysis |Historical Cost | Advanced Excel.
Operations Analyst / Business Support Operations
Airbus Africa and Middle east FZE
Dubai
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Operational Excellence and Business Support – Provides operational support to the Aircraft Embodiment and Repair team within Airbus Middle East Customer Service, ensuring the deployment of Airbus standards across processes, quality, competence, and finance to drive operational excellence. Supports the HO Aircraft Embodiment and Repair for organizational requirements.
- Budget vs. Forecast – Provides financial analysis and is responsible for financial management while collaborating with Financial Controllers for annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasts. Ensures that correct accounting entries are entered in SAP on a monthly basis.
- Aviation Regulations – Oversee training requirements under AP5352, ensuring compliance with mandatory training for Airbus personnel, in accordance with Part 145 Manual regulations. Assigned mandatory training courses in Workday to all relevant personnel, and coordinated the scheduling of mandatory training for new hires, as well as recurrent training for existing Airbus Working Party personnel.
- Costing and Procurement – Expertise in procurement and logistics, acting as the primary contact for SAP purchase requisitions, and liaising with suppliers. Constantly in contact with Emirates Engineering and Emirates Flight Catering for major services required by the department.
- Data Analysis | Management Support | Airbus Standards | EASA Part 145 | Procurement & Logistics | Training | Performance Improvement | Compliance | Process Optimization | Team Building | Scheduling
Inflight Retail Officer
flydubai
Dubai
04.2011 - 07.2017
- Inflight Products - Conducts detailed analysis of onboard ancillary revenue (duty-free and inflight catering) and monitors products sales and wastages performance. Responsible for planning and ordering fresh food items on all flights. Minimized fresh food wastages from 35% to 20% and have contributed to revenue growth of the airline.
- KPI and Data Analysis - Responsible for generating and analysing Inflight Retail Sales Report, Business Class and Extra Legroom Onboard Upgrades, extracts Credit Card reports and investigates fraudulent transactions made onboard. Supports the VP for Inflight Product Development for organizational and operational requirements.
- E-commerce and Pricing - Manages the flydubai StaffShop via an E-commerce platform (BigCommerce), overseeing inventory, purchasing, stock level, and product delivery. Manage the product pricing and ensure additional revenue generation. Handled more than 13,000 number of orders with annual turnover of AED 1M.
- Treasury and Data Matching - Responsible for Cash Collection Management and verifying onboard transactions taking into account the revenue received versus the stock inventory in every flight. Coordinates and addresses discrepancy when necessary. Implemented cash collection automated processes that are used up to date.
- Customer Service - Provides operational support to the Inflight Services team, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Responds to customer inquiries, feedbacks, and requests through the Letstalk (Customer Service) platform. Coordinates with Cabin Crews and Emirates Flight Catering for any special onboard arrangements.
Contracts Administration Officer
Airbus Middle East & Africa FZE
Dubai
07.2008 - 04.2011
- Financial Analysis and Dashboards - Prepares Monthly Business Review Reports, including Profit and Loss Statements, budget-cost analysis, variance analysis, KPI Reports, and inventory performance, using SAP, MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Oracle, to be presented to Airbus senior management.
- Budget vs. Forecast - Assists in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and warehouse weekly reports, collaborating with Senior Director and Finance Director for accurate financial and operational insights.
- Account Management and Invoicing - Manages contracts of Airbus vendor village and 3PL lease agreements, monitor invoicing systems, and coordinate with the Finance Director on income forecasts, accruals, and payments.
- Inventory Management - Responsible for inventory management of Airbus Middle East warehouse, process transactions in SAP, check spare parts availability and interchangeability, process additional customs requirements, and handle relative queries.
Finance and Customer Relations Specialist
Various Industries in the Philippines
01.2002 - 06.2008
- Customer Service Associate - Worked as a Bank Teller for over 2 years at BPI Family Savings Bank, handling customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and account inquiries. Provided exceptional customer service while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing financial transactions.
- Accounts Payable Associate - Worked at Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing Inc., responsible for processing vendor invoices, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and maintaining payment records.
- Project Controller - Involved in Project Management for the Verizon Wholesale Project at Accenture - Manila Delivery Centre. Received an award for turning challenges into actionable results and solutions in 2005.
- Accounts Receivable Associate - Managed and tracked incoming payments for customers at SMC Pneumatics (Philippines), Inc., ensuring accurate invoices and timely payment collection. Followed up on overdue accounts and maintained detailed financial records.
- Service Crew - Worked as a cashier and in food production at Jollibee Foods Corporation and Greenwich Pizza Corporation. Responsible for upholding customer service standards in the F&B industry, trained new staff on best practices in service delivery, and ensured customer satisfaction standards were consistently implemented. Received an award in reaching the highest average sales in the previous month with added customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy and Business Law
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Philippines04.2003
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Presentation Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Managing
- Emotional Intelligence
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- SAP
- Oracle
- SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud)
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Google Sheets (Advanced)
- Planisware
- Qlik Sense
- Workday
- Data Visualization
- Financial Modelling
- Data Management
- Data Analysis
- Financial Reporting (IFRS)
Eu Residence Permit
Carte de séjour Passeport Talent - Carte Bleue Européenne
Languages
- English, fluent
- Filipino, mother tongue
- Spanish, beginner
- French, beginner
Timeline
Financial Controller - Widebody R&D
Airbus S.A.S
02.2022 - 01.2025
Operations Analyst / Business Support Operations
Airbus Africa and Middle east FZE
09.2017 - 01.2022
Inflight Retail Officer
flydubai
04.2011 - 07.2017
Contracts Administration Officer
Airbus Middle East & Africa FZE
07.2008 - 04.2011
Finance and Customer Relations Specialist
Various Industries in the Philippines
01.2002 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy and Business Law
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
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