Finance Analyst

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Finance Analyst Wolverhampton Hybrid At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

The Wolverhampton site is organised into 4 value streams:
High-Lift, Nacelles, Military and Aftermarket - This role will focus on High-Lift/ Nacelles (Civil)/ Military (GDS). The successful candidate will have strong analytical and technical accounting skills along with business acumen and be a confident individual who is comfortable acting as a contact for key stakeholders Principal Responsibilities
* Month end activity to support reporting on actual performance against forecast and budget / long range plan with supporting analysis and commentary
* Support month end close - accruals, prepayments, posting corrections, CAPEX
* Prepare inputs for the monthly forecast, annual Plan and Strategic plans ensuring alignment in the business
* Prepare and analyse daily / monthly tracking of financial sales and gross margin performance
* Evaluate and understand manufacturing and supply chain performance through variance analysis (e.g. POV, PPV)
* Carry out functional cost reviews for manufacturing and SG&A areas, challenge performance and identify opportunities for improvement
* Preparation of standard costing and pricing updates in line with process
* Challenge the business to delivery against its commitments and support growth initiatives.
* Support in the preparation and delivery of reporting packs for the business .
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to drive improvements and share best practice.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
* Adhere to internal financial control policies and procedures consistent with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, international accounting standards and all applicable international legal and statutory requirements in place.
* Comply with all accounting policies, procedures and financial reporting timetables.
* Response to ad-hoc reporting requests and queries What You'll Bring:
Essential Experience & Qualities
* Newly Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
* Experience of working in a manufacturing environment or aerospace environment
* Highly IT literate with experience in Excel & SAP preferable
* Inventory accounting experience
* Good analytical skills with an attention to detail
* Proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving
* Collaborative style working with both Finance and non-Finance colleagues
* Effective communicator
* Adaptable and able to make both timely and effective decisions. Readily responds to change.
* Self-motivated
* Ability to organise own workload and prioritise
* Focused on learning new skills and career development
* Champions change and continuous improvement. Provides input to improve processes.
* Works to develop 'win-win' agreements with co-workers and stakeholders.