Senior Manager, Ops Planning

Eutelsat SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global satellite operator is seeking a Senior Manager for Ops Planning to lead financial insights and budgeting strategies within their Operations team. This role involves collaboration across functions and driving initiatives to ensure financial compliance and improve cost efficiency. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in operational finance and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Join us to play a key role in shaping the future of satellite technology in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Hybrid/remote work options

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in global Ops Finance and Business Partnering.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proven track record of process improvement in financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning for Operations, including budgeting and cost monitoring.
• Drive efficiency initiatives to optimize resource allocation.
• Ensure financial governance and compliance across operational spend.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Operational finance

Financial management

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Analytical tools

Job description

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Senior Manager, Ops Planning

Country/Region: FR

Connect Eutelsat Group

Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a leader in satellite communications, we provide global connectivity solutions - connecting businesses, communities, and governments around the world. We can connect you at on land, at sea and in the air. We also deliver broadcast television channels and packages, transmitting vital news reports around the world.

With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer-centric experts
• Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

In a dynamic industry where passion drives our teams to make a difference to become the most trusted partner for global satellite connectivity, you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Why Eutelsat Group?

• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are proud that one-third of our executive team and 60% of our board are represented by women.
• Ways of Working That Drive Us: As "One Team," we work collaboratively towards shared goals, with customer-centricity, respect, and inclusivity as our guiding principles.
• Sustainability at Our Core: At Eutelsat Group, sustainability is more than just a word; it’s woven into our strategy. We’re dedicated to balancing social, environmental, and economic growth — both on Earth and in space.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and hybrid/remote work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat Group, we are committed to supporting your well‑being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home.

Ready to grow with us? Apply today and help us build a more inclusive, sustainable future in the world of satellite technology.

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled finance professional, who will be supporting our global Operations team, providing strategic financial insight, driving performance, and enabling cost efficiency. You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver actionable insights and ensure financial compliance across a complex, international environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an organization that values growth, teamwork, and professional development.

Who You Are:

• A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of operational finance.
• Comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment with cross‑functional teams.
• Skilled in translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities with confidence.
• Experienced in for financial management, reporting, and reconciliation.
• A collaborative partner who builds trust and drives performance through influence and insight.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead financial planning & control for Operations, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost monitoring.
• Drive efficiency initiatives: identify process gaps, eliminate waste, and implement best practices across global operations.
• Optimize resource allocation by providing clear financial and operational insights to leaders.
• Ensure financial governance and compliance in all operational spend.
• Act as a strategic partner to Operations leadership, aligning investments with business priorities.
• Champion a continuous improvement culture, embedding tools and processes that improve speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in Ops Finance, Planning, or Business Partnering, ideally in a complex international environment.
• Proven experience in Ops Finance, Planning, or Business Partnering, ideally in a complex international environment.
• Strong expertise in budget control, cost optimization, and efficiency programs.
• Skilled at using SAP and analytical tools to deliver actionable insights.
• A problem solver who thrives on simplifying processes and improving outcomes.
• Influential and collaborative — able to challenge, support, and align stakeholders at all levels.
• Results‑driven, detail‑oriented, and motivated by turning analysis into tangible impact.

Where You’ll Work:

In our HQ, Issy‑les‑Moulineaux, France, or in our office in London (White City), UK.

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