Finance Manager M/F
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.
With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Mideast, United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Master Degree
More than 8 years
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