Finance Business Partner M/F (H/F) - GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED (UK) in Wolverhampton

Safran is an international high-tech group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defence. Its mission: to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes increasingly environmentally friendly, more comfortable and more accessible. The Group employs 100,000 people for a turnover of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds leading positions globally or in partnership in its markets.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its clients embedded intelligence solutions that allow them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and ensure a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or in space. The company leverages the expertise of its 13,000 employees to serve three functions: observe, decide and guide, for both civil and military markets.

Mission description

As Aftermarket Finance Business Partner, you will act as the primary financial contact for the Actuation Aftermarket leadership team, providing robust analysis, insight and commercial support to drive performance and growth. You will hold accountability for the financial performance of the MRO Storefront, including Flightsense, overseeing forecasting, reporting, R&O processes and governance. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Aftermarket, MRO facilities and global finance teams, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, supporting investment decisions and ensuring strong financial control. This is a highly visible role within the ASA leadership team, combining commercial acumen with technical financial expertise in a fast‐paced, international environment.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Provide financial leadership and decision support to the Aftermarket Director and ASA leadership team, including P&L oversight, strategic guidance and investment analysis.
• Manage all financial reporting for the MRO Storefront, including forecasting, planning and actuals reporting.
• Oversee the Flightsense EAC process, ensuring robust governance, risk and opportunity management and compliance with financial controls.
• Lead the R&O process for the MRO Storefront, identifying performance drivers and ensuring clear stakeholder communication.
• Support the development of long‐term forecasting and strategic planning aligned with market expectations and site intelligence.
• Act as financial approver for ASA proposals and business cases.
• Drive continuous improvement across Aftermarket financial processes, models and reporting.
• Build strong working relationships across Actuation finance teams in the UK, Italy, USA and France.
• Support Safran ASA integration activities and ensure compliance with accounting policies and international standards.

What will you bring to the role?

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW or ACCA).
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and experience managing complex data sets.
• Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders in a matrix environment, influencing commercial decision‐making.
• FP&A experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience in aftermarket or service‐based sales models.
• Knowledge of Program Finance (EAC) and Power by the Hour contracts.
• Experience working across multiple geographies and cultures.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting business cases and investment decisions.