Finance Business Partner

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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.

What do we offer?

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 (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
Structured training & opportunities to progress

What does the role look like?

We're looking for a commercially driven Finance Business Partner to join our Banbury team during an exciting period of growth. You will be a key strategic partner to the Value Stream leadership team at our Actuation Systems Composite Centre of Excellence, providing timely, data-driven insights to support smarter business decisions, maximise returns, and foster a cost-conscious, continuous improvement culture.

At our Banbury site, we design, develop, and manufacture high-performance aerospace composite products for military and commercial applications. Our advanced research, development, and manufacturing capabilities include robotic filament winding, multi-axis braiding, and high-volume composite component production.

Your ability to build strong relationships, challenge conventional thinking, and drive performance through insightful analysis will be crucial to success. While experience in Manufacturing or Engineering is beneficial, it's not essential-we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply!

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

Serve as the primary point of contact for the Banbury Value Stream, providing financial analysis, insight, and key support to senior leadership.
Accountable for overseeing the financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities and preparing monthly accounts.
Responsible for the forecasting process, delivering in a timely and accurate fashion with full Value Stream participation.
Act as a key contributor towards long term strategy to drive growth and driving cost reduction projects
Measure and attend daily business performance reviews to improve manufacturing output
Supporting the Programmes functions, ensuring correct pricing and good long term product profitability
Ensure the control environment is maintained and complies with Collins Aerospace's accounting policies and procedures in line with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and international accounting standards.
Coordinate audit processes for the Value Stream Finance team as required (Internal & External)What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

Must have Finance qualification
Proven business partnering experience with a demonstrated ability to influence business leaders and finance colleagues
Continuous improvement mindset

Desirable skills:

Proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving
Ability to challenge the status quo
Excellent analytical skills
Advanced MS Office including strong Excel skills
Fantastic communication skills, preferably experience at all levels of an organisation
Adaptable and able to make both timely and effective decisions

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