Business Operations & Finance Controller M/F (H/F)

SAFRAN INDIA; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran India recherche un Business Finance Controller pour superviser les opérations financières, le reporting et le contrôle, au sein de Safran India. Le rôle agit comme partenaire senior auprès de la direction et assure la précision financière, la conformité et la performance des fonctions financières locales.

Vous élaborerez le budget, les consolidations, le reporting mensuel/trimestriel, et soutiendra les décisions stratégiques avec des analyses financières, tout en coordonnant avec les

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Commerce/Accounting (Must).
• CA/CMA/ACCA/CPA or MBA (Finance) preferred.
• 12–15 years total experience in business controlling, transactional finance/SSC, consolidation, intercompany, budgeting & forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of Indian statutory requirements, group reporting and financial reporting tools.
• Experience managing teams; strong communication and partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to HQ, and manage closing activities.
• Prepare consolidation packages and MIS dashboards; drive cost efficiency.
• Oversee tax coordination, internal controls, audits and compliance readiness.
• Identify process improvements using digital solutions and analytics.

Skills

Business Controlling

Consolidation

Intercompany accounting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Internal controls

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Commerce/Accounting

Professional qualification: CA/CMA/ACCA/CPA or MBA (Finance)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

BI tools

Analytics dashboards

RPA

Job description

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 110 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2025 » du magazine TIME.

Parce que nous sommes persuadés que chaque talent compte, nous valorisons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap pour nos opportunités d'emploi.

Descriptif mission

The Business Finance Controller will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial operations, reporting, controlling, statutory compliance, tax coordination, internal controls, audits and management reporting of Safran India. The role ensures operational excellence, financial accuracy, compliance, and performance management across AP, AR, FA, Treasury, and analytics functions.

The role acts as a senior business partner to management and business functions ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, driving financial insight, cost efficiency, risk management, forecasting quality, and strategic decision support.

As a senior business partner, the role contributes to ensure the compliance with Safran group policies, support finance shared services business strategy, performance improvement and appropriate financial support to business and management decisions for Safran in India.

Business Controlling & Performance Management for Safran India Finance team

• Ensure timely and accurate accounting of business transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Safran Group policies.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to Safran Group/HQ Review and monitor monthly closing activities and ensure adherence to the Group financial calendar.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of consolidation reporting packages. Prepare monthly and quarterly MIS dashboards for management.
• Prepare the annual budget for Safran India, work with business functions to prepare operating budgets and forecasts, prepare variance analysis, periodic reforecasting for reporting to HQ.
• Provide insight on cost optimisation, productivity, & operational efficiency improvements.
• Own India-wide management reporting pack, including KPIs, variance bridges, & performance commentary.
• Ensure timely filing and completion of all applicable Indian statutory tax compliances. Act as finance coordinator for tax notices, assessments and enquiries.
• Ensure a strong & continuous relation with corporate financial function in France
• Influence strategic decisions through financial analysis and data-driven insights
• Identify opportunities to improve business performance, working collaboratively with operations, HR, procurement, industrial teams, etc.

Controls, Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, processes, and Group Finance requirements
• Lead audit preparation (internal, statutory, tax, compliance) and remediation plans.
• Review and update policies, SOPs, and risk controls to maintain high governance standards
• Strengthen control automation, segregation of duties, & reporting transparency.
• Support Group/HQ evaluation of Safran India's internal controls

Process Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities, digital solutions, analytics, & process optimisation.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Commerce/Accounting (Must)
• Professional qualification: CA / CMA / ACCA / CPA or MBA (Finance)
• 12?15 years total experience, with significant exposure to:
• ? Business Controlling, Transactional Finance / SSC Operations, Consolidation, Intercompany accounting, Budgeting & forecasting, Variance analysis & financial modelling, Internal control & compliances
• ? Good Knowledge of Indian statutory requirements, group reportings and financial reporting tools
• ? Experience managing teams
• ? Strong communication, influencing, and partnering skills.

Desirable

• ? Experience in a Corporate finance operation in MNC's, Global Shared Services environment,
• ? Exposure to SAP/Oracle, BI tools, analytics dashboards, RPA.
• ? Recognised management qualification (ILM or similar).