Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La société met les expertises de ses collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.
Mission description
What does the role look like? We're recruiting an exciting Finance Controller role to be responsible for our Civil Aerospace business. We're looking for a transformational leader who has worked in complex environments previously. You will lead the finance function for business units with a turnover of up to £300million across two product focused P&L's and a central operation acting as an internal Supplier. Reporting into the UK Finance Director, You will be instrumental in supporting the Site Leadership Team in delivering its short and long term financial targets through the appropriate insight, analysis and strategic direction; maximising operational performance while focusing on areas of margin expansion and cost reduction to support value creation. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Lead, develop and manage the Civil finance team to ensure high performance and accountability Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPIs. Developing key root cause analysis and an action plan to mitigate any variances Own the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning process. Own the scenario planning and sensitivity analysis (eg material cost inflation, FX, program impact). Support various functional teams (Operations, Programmes, Engineering etc) with cost control, margin analysis, and business cases. Translate financial insights into operational levers and drivers to maximise performance. Ensure compliance with Safran Group financial policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls Act as a strategic partner with supply chain, operations, programmes and engineering to drive efficiencies and support project delivery, cost control, margin expansion and business case development. Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury processes Continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and ERP system utilisation
What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing or similar environment Excellent financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills Ability to digest and manipulate complex data sets to translate into meaningful information. Desirable skills: Experience working in a matrixed or global organisation Knowledge of Aerospace or GAAP Experience with digital finance transformation or automation tools Exposure to capital investment analysis and cost accounting Lean / continuous improvement mindset