Director of Finance

Job description

Summary of Job Purpose

The Finance Director acts as the primary financial advisor to the site General Manager, overseeing IDD performance management and driving long-term value creation. This role is a key member of the local leadership team and serves as a strategic business partner to IDD Directors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the financial close process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS (per Safran standards).
• Ensure accuracy, reliability, and timely delivery of group financial reporting.
• Act as primary liaison with the SED consolidation team on reporting, analysis, and regulatory updates.
• Provide financial insights through dashboards and performance reporting to support business decisions.
• Advise leadership on financial impacts and validate financial assumptions in business plans and bid approvals.
• Lead internal control activities, including campaign execution and timely submission compliance.
• Oversee treasury operations and cash management for the entity.
• Manage, coach, and develop a local finance team (3 professionals).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Office environment. Requires sitting, standing, walking, and use of computer equipment. Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Travel required approximately 20-25%, including international.

Required Competencies

Education / Experience:

• MBA, CPA, or equivalent
• 5-10+ years of experience in finance
• Strong, proven record of successful team leadership
• Aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing experience
• Multinational and matrixed organization leadership Skills and Leadership Attributes:
• Strategic financial leadership
• Enterprise-level P&L management
• French speaker is a plus
• Strong autonomy
• People leadership and succession development