Finance Manager - Programs; H​/F - SAFRAN LLC

Overview

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 est de contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Le groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs sur tous les continents et affiche un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024.

Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, pour l'équipage et les passagers, avec 1 million de sièges fabriqués et en service dans les flottes mondiales.

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job;

it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

• Objective:
  The Finance Manager is responsible for advising on how to increase profit through prudent financial practices, monitoring and enforcing compliance with finance-related laws, procedures and regulations such as tax filing and financial reporting. This role coordinates AR, AP, TAX, Internal control processes and documents financial analysis projects. Acts as key contact for internal and external auditors. Works under minimal supervision.
• Support the Business Unit (BU) in pursuing performance targets through in-depth analysis and sharing financial, technical and process knowledge.
• Support the preparation of necessary financial reports for all levels of leadership (Tier 1 & Tier
  2) ensuring data integrity and congruent reporting to enable fast, accurate identification of constraints and levers for performance improvements.
• Collaborate with Program Management and Engineering to build a financial model enabling simulations and sensitivity analyses of different business scenarios.
• Support enhancement and compliance of processes, standards, systems and tools.
• Communicate, discuss and challenge performance impacts with managers at all levels.
• Oversee the controlling process for Programs and assist the Program Management team with economic issues.
• Identify financial risks and calculate provisions.
• Ensure the accuracy and relevance of economic forecasts and analyses (NRE forecast, RTDI, etc.) prepared by Program Managers with support from other departments.
• Ensure transparency and timely reporting on economic situations to other Seats Business Units, creating an accurate global model to analyze programs.
• Coordinate at program level the process of estimating production costs and analyze variances with actual costs, in relation with controllers and strategic purchasing.
• Assist in preparing and updating the business plan (BP) for different programs (NRE and CAPDev) enabling global consolidation.
• Participate in monthly closing for RTDI.
• Support the Finance team as needed (audits, understanding program assumptions, invoicing status, etc.).
• Organize and produce reports and ensure management oversight at various levels (monitor progress vs. forecasts, analyze differences, etc.).
• Help Program Managers coordinate their activities and achieve financial objectives.
• Facilitate transparent communication with Tier 1 and Tier 2 Senior Leadership on program health, viability, and economic resilience, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Education & Qualification – Bachelor degree in Finance or Business, or six (6) years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.
• Work Experience – Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in project management or financial area.
• Professional Skills – Experience in reporting and forecasting processes; aerospace…