Finance Manager M/F

Safran Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 391,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats in Dubai is seeking a Finance Manager to develop and oversee the site's financial management, controlling and reporting activities. You will partner with General Manager and leadership to ensure financial performance, cost control and regulatory compliance across ramp-up and operations.

Key duties include monthly closing, budgeting, CAPEX evaluation and internal control. The role requires 5+ years in finance within aerospace/manufacturing and solid IFRS/UAE knowledge.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent is highly desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in financial management, industrial controlling or manufacturing finance.
• Strong experience in aerospace, automotive or complex manufacturing environments.
• Good understanding of IFRS and UAE financial, tax and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly closing, financial reporting, budgeting and rolling forecasts in line with Safran standards.
• Analyse P&L, balance sheet, cash flow; monitor variances and propose corrective actions.
• Implement costing methods and monitor manufacturing KPIs and cost variances.
• Coordinate budgets/forecasts; evaluate CAPEX using ROI, NPV and DCF.
• Ensure IFRS/UAE compliance, internal controls, intercompany and treasury activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial judgement

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

ACCA/CPA/CMA or equivalent

Job description

Job description

Finance Manager M/F

Permanent

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Full-time

As part of the establishment of Safran Seats' new manufacturing facility in Dubai, the Finance Manager will be responsible for developing and overseeing the site's financial management, controlling and reporting activities. Acting as a key business partner to the General Manager and operational leadership, the role will ensure financial performance, cost control, regulatory compliance and effective resource allocation throughout the industrial set-up and production ramp-up phases. The position will play a central role in implementing Safran financial standards, establishing robust financial processes and supporting sustainable growth within a complex aerospace manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Financial Management, Reporting & Controlling Lead monthly closing, financial reporting, budgeting, rolling forecasts (ROFO), and Mid-Term Plan (MTP) preparation in line with Safran standards. Analyse and monitor P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and working capital. Compare actuals vs. budget/forecasts, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions. Establish dashboards and KPIs for performance and cost efficiency. Ensure accurate reporting to local management and Safran Seats Finance.
• 2. Industrial Controlling & Manufacturing Performance Implement and maintain costing methods (standard costs, hourly rates, labour, overheads). Monitor manufacturing KPIs: cost variances, productivity, inventory, scrap, rework, and Cost of Poor Quality. Analyse production costs and profitability. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Industrialisation to identify cost reduction and improve operational efficiency. Monitor inventory, WIP, risks, and support make-or-buy, transfers, ramp-ups with financial analyses.
• 3. Budgeting, CAPEX & Investment Management Coordinate annual budgets and forecasts, aligning with industrial and workforce objectives. Monitor start-up, recruitment, operating expenses, and investments. Evaluate CAPEX proposals (machinery, equipment, infrastructure) using ROI, NPV, and DCF methods. Ensure monitoring of approved investments and budget adherence. Support assessments of new programmes and business opportunities.
• 4. Accounting, Compliance & Internal Control Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE accounting/tax standards (Corporate Tax, VAT). Oversee statutory reporting, audit prep, liaison with external advisors. Implement and maintain internal controls per Safran policy and authority delegation. Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, related-party reporting. Oversee treasury, cash flow, payment controls, working capital. Assess Dubai South Free Zone financial/tax obligations and compliance.
• 5. Finance Set-up, Systems & Business Partnering Set up local finance systems and reporting tools. Support ERP integration and alignment with operations. Act as Finance Business Partner, advising management teams and promoting financial discipline and continuous improvement.

• - Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• - Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent is highly desirable.
• - 5+ years of experience in financial management, industrial controlling or manufacturing finance, preferably within an international industrial group.
• - Strong experience in aerospace, automotive or complex manufacturing environments.
• - Good understanding of IFRS and UAE financial, tax and regulatory requirements.
• - Strong knowledge of industrial cost accounting, manufacturing variances and financial performance management.
• - Excellent analytical thinking, financial judgement and problem-solving skills.