FP&A Analyst Vacancy details General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. Reference 2026-181200 Position description Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Finance and management - Finance and administration management Job title FP&A Analyst Employment type Permanent Professional category Employees / Staff Part time / Full time Full-time Job description Job Description Summary: An integral member of the Actuation Group Finance team, reporting to the Group FP&A Manager. This role supports all core FP&A activities, including month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and mid-term plan processes. The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial insights, driving consistency across global sites, and enhancing reporting and consolidation processes. In addition, the role will support the tracking, validation, and reporting of synergies arising from the 2025 Safran acquisition, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic objectives. This position requires a highly analytical individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret financial and commercial data. The role presents a valuable exposure to the Actuation business as a whole and is an opportunity for excellent career progression. Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Analysis - Support the delivery of month-end close, forecasts, annual budgets, and mid-term plans, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to group timelines. - Assist in the consolidation of financial data from multiple global sites, ensuring consistency and integrity of reported information. - Perform detailed variance analysis (actuals vs forecast, budget, prior year), identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights. - Support scenario modelling and ad hoc financial analysis to inform business decision-making. Reporting & Analysis - Assist in the production and enhancement of standardised management reporting packs for use across the business and for presentation to senior leadership. - Develop and maintain robust reporting tools to improve visibility of financial and operational performance across the group. - Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities through analysis of financial data. Post-Acquisition Integration & Synergies - Support the tracking, reporting, and validation of synergy initiatives related to the 2025 Safran acquisition. - Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between financial reporting and operational delivery of synergies. - Assist in embedding consistent reporting methodologies for synergy realisation across sites. But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Competitive salary and annual bonus?and pay review 25 days' holiday bank holidays Private medical insurance Comprehensive health cash plan Flexible working options? Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance Early finish on Fridays Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring? Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers? Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies? Candidate skills & requirements - Part-Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA) or relevant finance experience. - Strong analytical skills. - Strong Excel skills. - Experience of a financial consolidation system or SAP ERP system. - Effective communicator for process methodology. - Self-motivated. - Focused on learning new skills and career development. - Flexible team member with commitment to the success of the function and organisation. - Some travel may be required to support the global organisation. Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, West Midlands City (-ies) Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton