Finance Manager M/F

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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management, Reporting & Controlling
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.
2. Industrial Controlling & Manufacturing Performance
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.
3. Budgeting, CAPEX & Investment Management
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.
4. Accounting, Compliance & Internal Control
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.
5. Finance Set-up, Systems & Business Partnering
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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- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent is highly desirable.
- 5+ years of experience in financial management, industrial controlling or manufacturing finance, preferably within an international industrial group.
- Strong experience in aerospace, automotive or complex manufacturing environments.
- Good understanding of IFRS and UAE financial, tax and regulatory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of industrial cost accounting, manufacturing variances and financial performance management.
- Excellent analytical thinking, financial judgement and problem-solving skills.