Chief Financial Officer m/w/d (H/F) - SAFRAN CABIN GERMANY GMBH

Overview

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran Cabin conçoit, certifie, et fabrique les intérieurs de cabines complets, les systèmes et les équipements les plus innovants du secteur pour offrir à ses clients du monde entier une image de marque distinctive et une expérience passagers sûre et confortable.

Descriptif mission

Responsibilities

• The CFO of the site will act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Program Managers. Beyond the traditional scope of financial leadership, the CFO will drive the economic performance of the site, embedding financial insights into operational decision-making.
• With a strong appetite for big data and digital tools, he/she will transform financial management into a key driver of competitiveness and efficiency.
• Act as a business partner to the General Manager and Program Managers, supporting strategic decisions and business cases with sound financial analysis.
• Be the guardian of accounting and tax compliance, ensuring statutory and group reporting under HGB and IFRS.
• Ensure ownership of the financial cycles: budget, forecast, actuals, closing, and reporting in line with Group standards.
• Guarantee internal controls, compliance, and robust risk management processes.
• Monitor and drive site performance through detailed analysis of margins, costs, cash-flow, and working capital.
• Develop and implement KPIs and dashboards, leveraging digital finance tools to increase transparency and agility.
• Actively support investment decisions, industrial footprint optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and engineering to ensure a data-driven management of performance.
• Prepare and present analyses, insights, and recommendations to Group Finance and senior management.
• Supervise and develop both the accounting team and the controlling team, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.

Qualifications

• Finance professional with 10+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of controlling, accounting, cash management, compliance, and statutory reporting under HGB/IFRS.
• Proven ability to act as a business partner to General Managers, Program Managers, and operational leaders.
• Leadership experience with accounting and controlling teams; strong people development skills.
• Analytical mindset with demonstrated interest in big data, ERP systems (preferably SAP), and digital finance tools (e.g. Power BI, SAP BPC).
• Ability to lead change and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Strong leadership and communication skills: able to inspire, challenge, and engage teams.

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