Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

Company Information

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.