Commercial Finance Business Partner M​/F

Key Skills Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, FP&A, Forecasting, MRO, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Stakeholder Management

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work.

• 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

Safran actuation systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms, delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

As Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will act as a key financial partner to the Aftermarket leadership team, supporting decision‑making and driving financial performance across the aftermarket business. This is a highly visible and commercially focused role, where you will provide insight, challenge stakeholders, and improve financial processes to support business growth.

• Acting as a core finance partner to the Aftermarket leadership team, providing commercial insight and guidance
• Leading financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the aftermarket portfolio
• Supporting business cases, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives
• Driving improvements in data quality, reporting, and financial processes
• Challenging the status quo to enhance efficiency and decision‑making
• Managing and developing a finance team member within the Wolverhampton team
• Collaborating closely with manufacturing, programme, and commercial teams

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW)
• Experience in commercial finance / finance business partnering
• Strong analytical skills with experience handling complex data
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• Experience with in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or similar industries

You will be a proactive and inquisitive individual, comfortable challenging existing processes, driving improvement, and working across multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.