Internal Control Analyst

Job description

Internal Control 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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference number

2026-172436

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Consolidation

Job title

Internal Control Analyst

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Administrative staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

·  Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

The Internal Control Analyst is responsible for driving and monitoring internal control systems to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This role focuses on risk management, process improvement, and safeguarding company assets while supporting operational efficiency. This role works with autonomy and limited supervision.

Authorities:

This position has the authority to control the internal control campaign to ensure compliance to the SAFRAN internal control process (LSF – Loi de Securité Financière, French equivalent to the Sarbanes-Oxley act).

·  Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Main Function Responsibilities

A) Organize the annual internal control self-assessment campaign for Safran Seats USA, in accordance with Group methodology.

B) Execute assessments of the control points of the internal control framework (including tests).

C) Support teams involved in Internal Control campaign in defining any action plans resulting from the campaign and monitor their progress.

D) Prepare monthly reports on the progress of the internal control campaign and the closure of action plans.

E) Inform the Internal Control Manager of any facts detected during his missions that could constitute acts contrary to the principles of internal control and governance of Safran Group.

F) Provide training and guidance to employees on internal control policies and procedures.

G) Participate in the continuous improvement of the internal control system (segregation of duties, deployment of continuous control KPIs, special control projects assigned, etc.)

H) Assist statutory auditors during their review of internal control providing requested documentation and information

I) Support the Seats Internal Control Manager in monitoring the progress of action plans resulting from internal audits carried out by DACI (Audit and Internal Control Department).

J) Performs other related duties as required (drafting procedures, audit work as needed)

Candidate skills & requirements

·  Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business or related field or 6 years related experience in lieu of bachelor's level degree to meet the education requirement.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

• 2 years in Internal control, Internal audit, external audit, compliance

C. Professional Skills-

• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks and manufacturing process control

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in the use of all MS Office packages, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and digital process-mapping tools.

• Familiarity with ERP systems

• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.

• Ability to communicate and influence across technical and operational teams.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

D. Behavioral Skills-

• High integrity and confidentiality

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-site industrial environments

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Ability to influence without authority in an engineering-driven culture

E. Desirable Aspects-

• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace environments

• Prior experience working in a matrix or multinational organization

Travel-

International and/or Domestic travel required; occasionally in Mexico on the Chihuahua site & France (Paris)

Annual salary

Based on market data.

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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

Yes