Finance Manager (H/F) - SAFRAN TEST CELLS, INC.

AEROCONTACT; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finance Manager and lead the financial department in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to oversee budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting while ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth and strategic goals. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact in the aerospace and defense sector, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and contribute to a safer, more sustainable world through your expertise.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of financial experience required, including management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management functions and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with various departments on budget approvals and ROI assessments.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Audit Preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

As a member of the management team at Safran Test Cells, the Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the Finance department. The Finance Manager is also responsible for financial management of annual budgeting and forecasting processes, budget controlling, financial analysis, reporting and financial planning of Safran Test Cells and establishes internal controls for monitoring assets, capital investments, controlling costs, and measuring liquidity.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Ensure SAFRAN and Safran Aero Boosters relevant procedures and authorizations are adhered to.
2. Responsible for internal control and audit.
3. Responsible for financial management of the annual and forecasting processes, budget controlling, financial analysis, reporting and financial planning.
4. Responsible for reporting actuals and KPIs to Safran Aero Boosters and Safran in due time.
5. Review periodically Estimated Costs at Completion with project managers.
6. Direct and oversee all the financial management functions supporting and attaining profitable growth and strategic goals.
7. Manage financial risk by monitoring company insurance coverage and interacting with corporate insurance representatives.
8. Interface with Safran Aero Boosters Test Cells, Safran Aero Boosters and Safran for all finance requirements.
9. Review and approve bids for risk and financial management.
10. Responsible for finance and insurance requirements for Safran Test Cells' legal entities created for project execution in other countries (includes branch office, project offices and other such entities).
11. Ensure that Safran Test Cells conforms to relevant taxing authorities for all taxing jurisdictions including other relevant countries.
12. Oversee labor rate analysis and data accuracy for labor rate.
13. Overseeing the development of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
14. Monitoring the financial status of the organization and interpreting key metrics such as asset ratios, break-even analysis, profit margins, and operating costs.
15. Collaborating with operations, engineering, HR, IT, and other departments on budget approvals and ROI assessments for specific projects.
16. Preparing for audits and ensuring that financial reporting complies with applicable regulations.
17. Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.

Education/Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
2. 6+ years of financial experience, including years of management experience with direct reports and progressive responsibilities preferred.