Financial Performance Analyst

Job description

Financial Performance Analyst

Job 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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2026-171521

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Management control

Job title

Financial Performance Analyst

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Financial Performance Analyst, you'll play a pivotal part on our Finance team. As part of the Safran Cabin Financial Performance Department, the Financial Performance Analyst supports the company's financial long/short-term planning process and its standardization cross division as well as the decision making process to optimize companies resource allocation (e.g. Headcount, Capex, OPEX, etc).

This role supports the VP financial performance as well as central finance team to ensure that the company's financial resources are optimally aligned with strategic objectives at the best cost.

Additionally the role supports the central finance team on various financial aspects, including but not limited to the preparation of group presentations and underlying analysis, as well as strategic projects

The role reports to the VP Financial Performance

Summary of Duties:

• Analyze Safran Cabin overall financial performance including all relevant KPI's, identify opportunities for value creation and make recommendations on improvement areas, as well track improvement actions decided

• Support the central finance team on Actuals, Rofo, Actu, MTP and Budget processes to ensure a proper and aligned presentation to Safran Group

• Ensure that initiatives are financially tracked according to Safran procedures and that performance is in line with the company's strategic goals. Support the implementation of financial monitoring systems to track the progress, costs, and ROI.

• Propose, develop, standardize and recommend controlling processes to improve efficiency, accuracy of forecasts and variances.

• Critically review the adequacy of resource usage (Headcount, OPEX, CapEx…) to ensure that financial planning aligns with workload and strategic business needs. Propose adjustments to resource allocation in order to optimize operational and financial outcomes at the best cost.

• Perform ad-hoc analysis and monitoring on specific topics and perform all other duties as assigned.

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

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

US EEO statements:

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

The expected salary range for this position is between $70,310 - $91,870 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Computer Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Office (including Excel & Word) and Windows operating system.

• Knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems to supply the most accurate financial information.

• Knowledge of the IFRS standards

• Familiar with ERP system

Other Skills:

• Ability to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Unquestioned business ethics, honesty, transparency and integrity

• Strength of conviction, ability to make the right decisions, ability to lead and communicate and to interact at all levels within the organization and influence processes across multiple functions and stakeholders

• Thorough attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Capacity to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with multiple concurrent assignments

Annual salary

$70,310 - $91,870 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No