Commercial Finance Business Partner
24 days ago
Bushbury
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's 'World's best companies 2024' ranking.Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.Commercial Finance Business PartnerSkills: Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, FP&A, Forecasting, MRO, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Stakeholder ManagementLooking 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:Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review25 days' holiday + bank holidaysPrivate medical insuranceComprehensive health cash planFlexible working optionsPension (10% employer contribution) and life assuranceEarly finish on FridaysProfessional development, ongoing training, mentoringOnsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showersFamily-friendly and accessible workplace policiesSafran - 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 visionSafran 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. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.Your RoleAs 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.Key responsibilities include:Acting as a core finance partner to the Aftermarket leadership team, providing commercial insight and guidanceLeading financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the aftermarket portfolioSupporting business cases, investment decisions, and strategic initiativesDriving improvements in data quality, reporting, and financial processesChallenging the status quo to enhance efficiency and decision-makingManaging and developing a finance team member within the Wolverhampton teamCollaborating closely with manufacturing, programme, and commercial teamsThis role offers the opportunity to move beyond traditional finance and truly influence business performance and strategy.What You'll BringQualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW)Experience in commercial finance / finance business partneringStrong analytical skills with experience handling complex dataProven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholdersExperience within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or similar industriesYou will be a proactive and inquisitive individual, comfortable challenging existing processes, driving improvement, and working across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.TPBN1_UKTJ