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Safran

# Group FP&A Manager

Manager or lead Finance & Accounting 

Listed on Safran’s official careers site. Posted October 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-group-fp-a-manager_190767.aspx?LCID=1033)

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## Job description

FP&A Manager Wolverhampton Safran – Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

### Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Group FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and performance reporting across our global business. This role sits at the heart of the Group finance function, partnering closely with the Group Financial Reporting Manager, regional finance teams, and the senior leadership team to drive commercial insight, robust forecasting, and disciplined cost management. The role has direct oversight of an FP&A Analyst responsible for synergy tracking and reporting, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands-on analysis and people leadership.

### Key Responsibilities

Group FP&A – Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly and annual Group reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and performance commentary.
- Own Group budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across multiple sites and regions.
- Analyse forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and present insights to the CFO and senior leadership.
- Consolidate planning and review packs accurately and within deadlines.
- Partner with regional CFOs and commercial leaders to challenge assumptions and drive accountability.
- Lead weekly risks and opportunities reporting and develop Group KPIs covering revenue, margin, working capital, capex and productivity.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions.

### Synergy & Integration
- Lead synergy evaluation and reporting to Safran SED.
- Manage an FP&A Analyst tracking cost and revenue synergies from M&A, restructuring and footprint consolidation.
- Maintain auditable processes to validate savings, track run-rate and in-year benefits, and report net P&L impact.
- Identify delivery risks and escalate mitigation actions.

### Processes & Leadership
- Improve reporting efficiency, automation and data quality.
- Support implementation of planning tools to improve forecast accuracy and reduce manual work.
- Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and controls.
- Manage and develop one FP&A Analyst, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

### Candidate Profile
- 6+ years' experience in FP&A, commercial or corporate finance, ideally in manufacturing, industrial or multi-site environments.
- M&A integration, synergy tracking or restructuring experience desirable.
- Experience in global or matrix organisations and developing junior finance staff.
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification preferred. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including: Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.
- Competitive salary
- Company performance bonus scheme
- Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Comprehensive health cash plan
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible benefits programme
- We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

### What You'll Bring
- 6+ years of progressive FP&A, commercial finance, or corporate finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing / industrial, or multi-site operating environment
- Prior experience supporting M&A integration, synergy tracking, or restructuring programs is highly desirable
- Experience operating in a global or matrixed organization, partnering with stakeholders across multiple countries and time zones
- Proven track record of managing or mentoring junior finance staff

### Skills & Qualifications
- Professional accounting/finance qualification preferred (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Strong technical modelling skills in Excel; experience with planning tools such as Anaplan, Hyperion, OneStream, or SAP BPC is a plus
- Working knowledge of BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) advantageous
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear narratives for non-finance stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the bigger commercial picture
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

### A global presence

Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

### Inclusive & empowering environment

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.

### Innovation at the core

Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

### Mobility & training opportunities

We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

### Get involved

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 9, 2026
- Listed for: 17 days[Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-group-fp-a-manager_190767.aspx?LCID=1033)

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