Group FP&A Manager

Finance and management
- Financial information system analysis

Group FP&A Manager

Permanent

Employees / Staff

Full-time

FP&A Manager

Wolverhampton

Safran
- Here, we craft excellence together.

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.

We are seeking an experienced Group FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and performance reporting across our global business. This role sits at the heart of the Group finance function, partnering closely with the Group Financial Reporting Manager, regional finance teams, and the senior leadership team to drive commercial insight, robust forecasting, and disciplined cost management.

The role has direct oversight of an FP&A Analyst responsible for synergy tracking and reporting, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands‑on analysis and people leadership.

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual Group reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and performance commentary.
• Own Group budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across multiple sites and regions.
• Analyse forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and present insights to the CFO and senior leadership.
• Consolidate planning and review packs accurately and within deadlines.
• Partner with regional CFOs and commercial leaders to challenge assumptions and drive accountability.
• Lead weekly risks and opportunities reporting and develop Group KPIs covering revenue, margin, working capital, capex and productivity.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions.

• Lead synergy evaluation and reporting to Safran SED.
• Manage an FP&A Analyst tracking cost and revenue synergies from M&A, restructuring and footprint consolidation.
• Maintain auditable processes to validate savings, track run-rate and in-year benefits, and report net P&L impact.
• Identify delivery risks and escalation mitigation actions.

• Improve reporting efficiency, automation and data quality.
• Support implementation of planning tools to improve forecast accuracy and reduce manual work.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and controls.
• Manage and develop one FP&A Analyst, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

• 6+ years' experience in FP&A, commercial or corporate finance, ideally in manufacturing, industrial or multi-site environments.
• M&A integration, synergy tracking or restructuring experience desirable.
• Experience in global or matrix organisations and developing junior finance staff.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification preferred.

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, including:

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world classcentrefor the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial,military and rotary platforms. With major sites inWolverhamptonand

Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative,reliable and safe systems that keepaircraftperforming at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturingcapabilityand a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major globalprogrammesor developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled,collaborative and forward thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impactinthe future of aerospace.

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

• 6+ years of progressive FP&A, commercial finance, or corporate finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing /…