Chief Financial Officer m-w-d

Preligens; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation equipment company in Herborn is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to drive financial performance and support operational decisions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and fluency in English and German. This role offers a permanent contract within a dynamic environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of controlling, accounting, cash management, compliance, and statutory reporting under HGB/IFRS.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager.
• Ensure ownership of the financial cycles.
• Supervise and develop both the accounting and controlling teams.

Skills

Financial leadership

Accounting compliance

Data-driven management

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP systems (preferably SAP)

Power BI

Job description

Chief Financial Officer m/w/d

Published 09.03.2025

Company: Safran Cabin

Job field: Finance and management

Location: Herborn, Germany

Contract type: Permanent

Contract duration: Full-time

Required degree: Bachelor’s Degree

Required experience: More than 8 years

Professional status: Supervisory staff

Job reference: 2025-162821

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 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.

Locate your future workplace

Dr. Siegfried Strasse 35745

Herborn

Germany