Finance Director

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense sectors. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes increasingly environmentally friendly, more comfortable, and more accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in2025. Safran holds leading global or European positions, either independently or through partnerships, across its markets. Safran was ranked the 2nd company in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Aircraft Engines designs, manufactures and markets civil and military aircraft engines, either independently or in cooperation with partners, delivering industry-leading levels of performance, reliability and environmental sustainability. Through CFM International*, the company is the world leader in propulsion systems for short- and medium-haul commercial aircraft.* CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace. Because we believe that every talent matters, we value and encourage applications from persons with disabilities for our employment opportunities.

Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) announced recently a joint venture partnership to set up a new MRO engine shop with SIA Engineering Company. While the new legal entity is yet to be incorporated due to anti-trust filing, Safran Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Compliance monitoring and Safety Management System Manager to join a new Engine MRO Joint Venture shop within the Aircraft Engines Support & Services Division. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that following the incorporation of the new legal entity, you would be transferred over from Safran Singapore.

The Finance Director is responsible for leading the deployment of the company's financial strategy incompliance with Group policies and applicable regulations. The role is also accountable for driving business performance and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance organizational results.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining, maintaining, and—where necessary—updating internal tools and procedures for the activities under your responsibility, ensuring compliance with Group rules
• Managing the performance and associated continuous improvement plan for your department, in alignment with the company's Balanced Scorecard (BSC) objectives
• Leading the budgeting process and preparing the annual budget for approval by Executive Management and the Board of Directors
• Overseeing all accounting and treasury management activities, and working to optimize the company's financial management and position over the short and medium term
• Monitoring the company's financial and tax compliance with applicable regulations
• Managing relationships with financial institutions and government authorities
• Overseeing the company's legal commitments (insurance, subcontracting, etc.) by centralizing and validating all contracts, coordinating legal counsel on specific matters, and monitoring legal developments to ensure ongoing compliance with current legislation
• Managing the company's Balanced Scorecard (BSC)and the associated performance action plan, in coordination with all company departments

Technical skills

• In-depth knowledge of customs and tax regulations
• General and management accounting
• Cash management
• Taxation
• Foreign exchange regulations
• Internal control
• Budget process management
• Performance management (Balanced Scorecard)
• Financial analysis

Behavioral skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Team spirit
• Stress management
• Team management
• Conflict management
• Activity management

Qualifications & Experience

• Education level: Master's degree (or equivalent)
• Degree type: Business Management degree, specializing in Finance
• Total experience: 10 to 15 years
• Prior experience and management experience in a financial and industrial environment

Position based in Singapore