Finance Business Partner M/F

Job description

Finance Business Partner M/F

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

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.

Reference

2026-176453

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Financial information system analysis

Job title

Finance Business Partner M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Banbury

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:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays

• Private medical insurance

• Comprehensive health cash plan

• Flexible working options

• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance

• Early finish on Fridays

• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers

• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

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 Center 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)

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Candidate skills & requirements

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

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South East

City (-ies)

Banbury