Financial Analyst

About Safran

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of propulsion, equipment and interiors for aircraft, 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 in all continents, the Group employs 100,000 people for a turnover of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its markets. Safran is the 2nd largest company in the aeronautics and defense sector in the TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2024" ranking.

Mission description

Summary/Objective

The Financial Analyst has primary day-to-day responsibility for making sure the financial accounts are accurate, understood and assisting other departments as a true a financial partner.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Report to the company's CFO
• Provide timely periodic and ad hoc financial reporting results to management team, analyze and communicate variances to plans and provide performance improvement recommendations.
• Oversee the monthly consolidation process within the group and deliver a complete analysis of financial results, within the deadlines requested by the company's management, GE and Safran
• Responsible for the Financial Planning and Analysis of the company
• Develop, deploy, and communicate on-going monitoring of relevant business metrics, across financial and non-financial areas.
• Assist other department to follow their financial performance and evaluate financials on project and deals
• Conduct continuous improvement actions and system upgrades to streamline the administrative processes and improve performance of the company.

Competencies

• Customer service oriented
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent ability to summarize complex analysis in simple and concise presentations.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with a taste for multicultural environments.

Required Education and Experience

• BS in accounting or Finance, MBA and/or CPA highly desirable
• 5 years' experience in financial controlling or equivalent
• Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages.
• French speaking is a plus

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Strong Microsoft office competency (strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel)
• Understanding of general ledger coding
• Understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages.