Finance Business Partner

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Finance Business Partner

Banbury

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:

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:

Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

Flexible working options

Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance

Early finish on Fridays

Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers

Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

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

About Safran Actuation Systems UK

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.

What does the role look like?

We're looking for a commercially driven Finance Business Partner to join our Banbury team during an exciting period of growth. You will be a key strategic partner to the Value Stream leadership team at our Actuation Systems Composite Centre of Excellence, providing timely, data-driven insights to support smarter business decisions, maximise returns, and foster a cost-conscious, continuous improvement culture.

At our Banbury site, we design, develop, and manufacture high-performance aerospace composite products for military and commercial applications. Our advanced research, development, and manufacturing capabilities include robotic filament winding, multi-axis braiding, and high-volume composite component production.

Your ability to build strong relationships, challenge conventional thinking, and drive performance through insightful analysis will be crucial to success. While experience in Manufacturing or Engineering is beneficial, it's not essential-we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply!

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

Serve as the primary point of contact for the Banbury Value Stream, providing financial analysis, insight, and key support to senior leadership.

Accountable for overseeing the financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities and preparing monthly accounts.

Responsible for the forecasting process, delivering in a timely and accurate fashion with full Value Stream participation.

Act as a key contributor towards long term strategy to drive growth and driving cost reduction projects

Measure and attend daily business performance reviews to improve manufacturing output

Supporting the Programmes functions, ensuring correct pricing and good long term product profitability

Ensure the control environment is maintained and complies with Collins Aerospace's accounting policies and procedures in line with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and international accounting standards.

Coordinate audit processes for the Value Stream Finance team as required (Internal & External)What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

Must have Finance qualification

Proven business partnering experience with a demonstrated ability to influence business leaders and finance colleagues

Continuous improvement mindset

Desirable skills:

Proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving

Ability to challenge the status quo

Excellent analytical skills

Advanced MS Office including strong Excel skills

Fantastic communication skills, preferably experience at all levels of an organisation

Adaptable and able to make both timely and effective decisions