Internal Control & Financial Analyst M/F
CHINA
Job description
Internal Control & Financial Analyst M/F
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.
Reference number
2026-171199
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Finance and management - Management control
Job title
Internal Control & Financial Analyst M/F
Employment type
Fixed Term contract
Contract period
3 years
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Internal Controller reports to the Controlling Manager of Safran China. Essential duties and responsibilities will consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
To perform the yearly Internal Control Campaign on time with good quality, including but not limited to Time planning, Documentation review, Formal testing, Result uploading and Correction actions following-up.
o Organize monthly meetings with the local management to present the performance of sample test and follow-up;
o Coordinate and ensure the corrective actions are fully implemented before the deadline;
o Report to HQ as scheduled;
To assess the compliance of risk controls implemented in local process (finance, HR, purchasing, sales….) vs. group requirements.
o Understand Corporate GRPs;
o Partner with management to ensure internal controls are well understood and in place in all entities and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies and statutory requirements;
o Be a source of proposal to upgrade companies' practices and to provide support to design or improve the procedure and process if any.
To be in charge of some accounting, reporting and analysis of Safran China and Rep Office.
o To perform GL transactions for Rep Office;
o Cooperate with AR accountant to perform sales order creation in ERP as well as sales order deliveries for Safran China and its branches;
o To prepare the monthly financial statement analysis for Rep Office and consolidated Safran China, present to local management and send to Head Office in Group Reporting format;
o Work with IT and other members to do continuous improvement on Safran China's controlling automation & digitalization (like AR invoicing, settlement, automatic analysis etc.)
To prepare and submit the budget, the rolling forecast and MTP (Mid Term Planning) of Safran China and Rep Office to Group on time with good quality.
To perform other duties assigned by manager.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree or above in accounting or finance relevant majors from main universities in china or overseas.
Experience: Strong GL and FP&A experience, with concept about internal control /financial procedure/process set up, 1 year' experience in audit, internal control review or risk advisory is a plus.
Computer Skills: SAP business one or Syteline + Standard computer skills;
Proficient in Excel, PPT. Python and Power query is a plus.
Communication Skills: Excellent English written and verbal communication skills (French is a plus).
Special Skills: Strong business awareness and an ability to identify internal control issues arising from commercial transactions. A good team player, responsible and dedicated to work under high pressure. Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail; ability to handle duties as required.
Job location
Job location
Asia, China
City (-ies)
Suzhou
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years