Job Description
Finance Business Partner - Aftermarket
Location: Wolverhampton / Hybrid (3 days onsite)Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)Contract Length: 6 months
Morson are recruiting on behalf of Safran Actuation Systems for an Aftermarket Finance Business Partner to support the Actuation Systems division based in Wolverhampton.
Role Summary
This role will act as a key finance contact for the Actuation Aftermarket function, providing financial analysis, reporting and insight to support operational and commercial decision-making.
While the position includes core elements of business partnering and performance oversight, it will be more hands-on and operational in nature and slightly. The successful candidate will be actively involved in detailed financial reporting, data analysis, month-end processes, and journal postings, alongside supporting forecasting and performance activities.
The individual will work closely with Aftermarket leadership and cross-functional teams including MRO facilities, Finance, Business Development and Customer Support.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide financial reporting and analysis support to the Aftermarket leadership team, including detailed performance insight and variance analysis.
* Manage financial reporting for MRO Storefront, including forecasting, planning and actuals reporting.
* Complete and support month-end activities including journals, accruals, reconciliations and reporting packs.
* Support the Flightsense program from a financial reporting and control perspective, including input into EAC processes where required.
* Manage and support the Risks & Opportunities (R&O) process for MRO Storefront.
* Review actuals versus forecast, identify key drivers of performance, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
* Work hands-on with large and complex datasets to produce accurate and meaningful reporting..
Essential (Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience)
* Qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW or ACCA).
* Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and experience managing and interpreting large, complex datasets.
* Experience delivering robust financial reporting and supporting month-end processes, including journals.
* Comfortable working in a matrix structure and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
* Proactive self-starter with a questioning and inquisitive mindset.
Desirable
* FP&A experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Experience within an aftermarket or service-led business.
* Exposure to Program Finance and EAC processes.
* Commercial awareness with experience supporting business cases and investment analysis.
If you’re an experienced Finance Business Partner or FP&A professional who enjoys a hands-on role with strong reporting and data focus, we’d welcome your application.