Division Program Controller North America

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Cabin conçoit, certifie, et fabrique les intérieurs de cabines complets, les systèmes et les equipements les plus innovants du secteur pour offrir à ses clients du monde entier une image de marque distinctive et une expérience passagers sûre et confortable.

Mission description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip. Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Division Program Controller North America, you'll play a pivotal part on our Finance team. In collaboration with sites controllers, program managers, divisions' management and more generally with all operational departments involved in the program (sales, purchasing, production, engineering, etc.) this role is involved on a daily basis in the program life and committed to managing the financial controlling of a portfolio of programs with responsibility across all the US/North America region, which would cover the Floor to Floor Division but also the Galleys and Lavatories US Division and the Mexico Division.. These programs can be multi-sites, at different stages of maturity (in development, in production…) and with various customers (airlines, aircraft manufacturers). This role also serves as a key player in the sales proposal validation process. This role uses the company's information systems and processes and works in conjunction with members of the program teams, project managers, operations PMOs and operational managers in the perimeter to which assigned. This role is responsible for the monthly financial reporting of the assigned program portfolio and provides a detailed analysis of program operational and financial performance. Oversight of the controlling process and assistance to operational teams on economic issues across US/MX/Can Galley/Lavatory/Bins Divisions and Floor To Floor Division Forecasting of the main program economic and financial aggregates (revenues, gross margin, operating income, free cash flow…) Support for calculation of margins on contracts, provisions for each accounting period Ensure the accuracy and relevance of economic forecasts and analyses Ensure transparency and timely report on the economic situation within your perimeter to higher levels of the finance organization and your operational managers Provide the information needed for operational accounting purposes and guarantee the quality of management oversight and financial control within your perimeter Lead a team and provide direction across the North America locations Work cross-functionally with key leadership Actively manage the validation of sales proposal and program launches process Monitor RTDI expenditures Verify consistency between the costing model and the actual cost of first parts In relation with sites controllers, coordinate at program level the process of estimating production costs (bills of materials, process sequences, etc.) and analyze differences, working closely with the site controlling teams and operational staff concerned In relation with sites controllers, ensure that measures to optimize inventories/work-in progress and production costs are sufficiently robust to achieve objectives

Education: Master's degree in Business, Accounting or Engineering Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in finance, including experience in operational controlling/cost accounting/program controlling Computer Skills: Proficiency in Office applications (Excel, Power BI, etc.) Other Skills: Ability to build and interpret a business plan Project management skills Understanding of the components of cash flow generation Understanding of ERP and management data (purchasing/production module, etc.) Knowledge of IFRS standards impacting program and contract accounting (IFRS 15, IAS 38…) Cross-Functional Skills: Ability to prevent and manage conflicts Ability to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Unquestioned business ethics, honesty, transparency and integrity Strength of conviction, ability to make the right decisions, ability to lead and communicate and to interact at all levels within the organization and influence processes across multiple functions and stake holders Thorough attention to detail and accuracy Demonstrates ability to implement change and drive results Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Capacity to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with multiple concurrent assignments Ability to travel both domestically and internationally; travel expected to be approximately 20% Additional Preferred Skills: (not required) Experience in reporting and forecasting processes for a major corporation Knowledge of the supply chain process (MRP2, S&OP, PMP, etc.) Experience within the Aerospace industry At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.