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Accounting - Finance
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safran
Job Description
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance programme
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Full job description
Published 06.30.2026
Company : Safran Seats Job field : Finance and management Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Fixed Term contract Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
# 2026-181544
Published 06.30.2026
Job Description
Job Summary
To provide finance and business partnering support for Programmes and the Purchasing business area. The role will also provide support for the support functions (IT, Finance and Sales & Marketing).
Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications
Item Essential or Desirable
Qualified Accountant
Good understanding of discounted cash flow modelling and financial assessment of different business options.
Proficient in the use of all MS Office packages, particularly Excel and Powerpoint
Month end accounting, reporting and forecasting support in a cross functional environment within Industry
Working within a fast paced Group Company environment All Essential
Knowledge of BAAN ERP systems
Experience of working within the Manufacturing or Engineering sector and a Programmes environment
Ideally 1-2 years PQE All Desirable
Competencies, Behaviours and Skills
Item Essential or Desirable
Building relationships with and managing internal customers and stakeholders
Excellent communication skills
Organised and Structured approach to work with the ability to prioritise
Strong attention to detail – role will prepare reports to be presented to senior Executives
Analytical mindset
Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced environment
Team player
Proactive All Essential
Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities and Duties
1. For all business areas of responsibility provide month end accounting (inc posting month end journals) and reporting of financial performance providing analysis, understanding on variances and advice on corrective actions that could drive improvements.
2. Facilitate and ensure robust inputs from business areas for forecasts, budgets and the MTP (Mid Term Plan)
3. Working closely with the Finance Manager – Programmes & Engineering, the Management Accountant – Engineering, and the Programme Managers and Directors, to provide financial support for robust EAC reviews identifying if corrective action is required. Perform impairment reviews and reporting in accordance with internal reporting requirements.
4. Provide monthly analysis and forecasts of cost saving initiatives (cost reductions & rebates etc) for the Purchasing business area, including validation of claimed savings.
5. Monthly review & analysis of PPV accounting entries; to include review of the annual standard cost update and impact assessment v's prior year standards.
6. Promote increased financial understanding and awareness in business areas, working with the Finance team and business to develop informative and value add KPI reporting.
7. Ensure adequate financial controls are in place and maintained and act as the conscience of the business ensuring that general controls and processes are adhered to in business areas in line with best practice.
8. Provide finance support for projects within the relevant business areas as required, including the development of finance reporting systems.
9. Deputise for the Finance Manager – Programmes & Engineering as and when required.
10. Adhoc reporting & any other duties as required.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
4 x Life Assurance
Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
Annual share save schemes.
Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.
Company Information
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.
Locate your future workplace
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ
Cwmbran
Wales United Kingdom
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance programme
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Full job description
Published 06.30.2026
Company : Safran Seats Job field : Finance and management Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Fixed Term contract Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
# 2026-181544
Published 06.30.2026
Job Description
Job Summary
To provide finance and business partnering support for Programmes and the Purchasing business area. The role will also provide support for the support functions (IT, Finance and Sales & Marketing).
Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications
Item Essential or Desirable
Qualified Accountant
Good understanding of discounted cash flow modelling and financial assessment of different business options.
Proficient in the use of all MS Office packages, particularly Excel and Powerpoint
Month end accounting, reporting and forecasting support in a cross functional environment within Industry
Working within a fast paced Group Company environment All Essential
Knowledge of BAAN ERP systems
Experience of working within the Manufacturing or Engineering sector and a Programmes environment
Ideally 1-2 years PQE All Desirable
Competencies, Behaviours and Skills
Item Essential or Desirable
Building relationships with and managing internal customers and stakeholders
Excellent communication skills
Organised and Structured approach to work with the ability to prioritise
Strong attention to detail – role will prepare reports to be presented to senior Executives
Analytical mindset
Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced environment
Team player
Proactive All Essential
Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities and Duties
1. For all business areas of responsibility provide month end accounting (inc posting month end journals) and reporting of financial performance providing analysis, understanding on variances and advice on corrective actions that could drive improvements.
2. Facilitate and ensure robust inputs from business areas for forecasts, budgets and the MTP (Mid Term Plan)
3. Working closely with the Finance Manager – Programmes & Engineering, the Management Accountant – Engineering, and the Programme Managers and Directors, to provide financial support for robust EAC reviews identifying if corrective action is required. Perform impairment reviews and reporting in accordance with internal reporting requirements.
4. Provide monthly analysis and forecasts of cost saving initiatives (cost reductions & rebates etc) for the Purchasing business area, including validation of claimed savings.
5. Monthly review & analysis of PPV accounting entries; to include review of the annual standard cost update and impact assessment v's prior year standards.
6. Promote increased financial understanding and awareness in business areas, working with the Finance team and business to develop informative and value add KPI reporting.
7. Ensure adequate financial controls are in place and maintained and act as the conscience of the business ensuring that general controls and processes are adhered to in business areas in line with best practice.
8. Provide finance support for projects within the relevant business areas as required, including the development of finance reporting systems.
9. Deputise for the Finance Manager – Programmes & Engineering as and when required.
10. Adhoc reporting & any other duties as required.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
4 x Life Assurance
Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
Annual share save schemes.
Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.
Company Information
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.
Locate your future workplace
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ
Cwmbran
Wales United Kingdom
