Management Accountant Company : Safran Seats Job field : Finance and management Location : Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time 2024-146075 Apply with one click Any questions ? Job Description Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design. At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England. The purpose of the Management Accountant role is to provide finance and business partnering support for the Engineering business area. Key Responsibilities will include: - For the Engineering business area provide month end accounting (inc posting month end journals) and reporting of financial performance based on IFRS15 Revenue from Contracts principles, providing analysis, understanding on variances and advice on corrective actions that could drive improvements. - Overall IFRS15 reporting compliance for the business. - Coordination and calculation of the annual RDEC self-assessment claim. - Coordination and calculation of the Patent Box tax claim. - Lead for financial submission of all Engineering/Technology grant applications. - Finance approver for purchase requisitions. - Facilitate and ensure robust inputs from business areas for forecasts, budgets and the MTP (Mid Term Plan). - Working closely with the Finance Manager - Programmes & Engineering, the Management Accountant - Programmes and Purchasing, and the Programme Managersand Directors, to provide financial support for robust EAC reviews identifying if corrective action is required. - Provide monthly analysis and forecasts of cost saving initiatives for the Engineering business area, including validation of claimed savings. - Monthly review & analysis of RTDI. - Promote increased financial understanding and awareness in business areas, working with the Finance team and business to develop informative and value add KPI reporting. - Ensure adequate financial controls are in place and maintained and act as the conscience of the business ensuring that general controls and processes are adhered to in business areas in line with best practice. Complementary Description Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK. We focus on: Our people These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran: - We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive - We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future - We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate - We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues So you'll be supported every step of the way Sustainability Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050. Global Mobility As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally. Job Requirements - Qualified Accountant - Good understanding of discounted cash flow modelling and financial assessment of different business options. - Proficient in the use of all MS Office packages, particularly Excel and Powerpoint. - Month end accounting, reporting and forecasting support in a cross functional environment within Industry. - Working within a fast paced Group Company environment. - Building relationships with and managing internal customers and stakeholders. - Strong attention to detail - role will prepare reports to be presented to senior Executives. - Analytical mindset. - Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced environment. - Team player No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran: - We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business - We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future - We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate - We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive: - 25 days holiday UK Bank Holidays - Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare - Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses - Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working - Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement - STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all Please apply and submit your CV today Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages. We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work. Specificity of the job Possible occasional day travel to Brackley, Northants site and / or Paris with overnight stay. Locate your future workplace Llantarnam Industrial Park, LlantarnamNP44 3HQ Cwmbran Wales United Kingdom 92,000 employees worldwide 27 Number of countries where Safran is located 35 business area families - Maps are available under theOpen Database Licence (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/). - © OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) contributors. - © Safran Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.