Finance Director

Finance Director

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Company: Safran Landing Systems | Job field: Finance and management | Location: Singapore, Singapore | Contract type: Permanent | Contract duration: Full-time

Required degree: Bachelor's Degree | Required experience: More than 8 years | Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

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• Management Reporting & Analytics: Manage the financial forecast including Balance Sheet, Capital and Profit & Loss Statements. Understand and continually re-assess business risks and opportunities supporting the business leaders with multiple scenario views and options.
• Oversee the management and coordination of all financial reporting activities for the organization and monitor organizational budget. Provide timely reviews and analysis of financial data on business performance, including reporting key metrics (e.g. EBIT, cash flow, inventory etc.), variances and overall health of the business.
• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the company and participate in major bids and major capital expenditure programs.
• Analyze data to provide emerging business trends, opportunities & risks that will help further drive the business.
• Work with Managing Director and Direction Team to develop the strategic vision of the company.
• Participate in developing new business, specially assisting the MD and the Marketing Director in evaluating new opportunities through developing a financial planning model that reflects product and sales strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize planning processes, management reporting and to ensure analysis is timely, meaningful and drives business improvements.
• Ensure a concise information flow to operational departments to enable analytical review of productivity, efficiency, etc.
• Effectively optimize local government grants and schemes, such as tax offsets associated with new business development, through interfacing with government bodies such as EDB, etc.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with accounting guidelines and that all regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel.
• Being the lead staff in Audit / Finance Committee, oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved and complied with, and the annual financial statements is in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available so that all purchases may pass independent and governmental audits.
• Monitor the banking activities and business insurance plans of the organization.
• Additional Role: Implement HSE programs, ensuring team members remained informed and play an active role in achieving HSE improvement objectives.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Company.

• Degree in Accounting from a recognized University;
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) preferred;
• More than 10 years of finance experience in Senior Management Position with MNCs
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and build consensus around key objectives and performance metrics.
• Ability to operate with broad latitude and confidence in view of the need to interact with Board of Directors, headquarters and local governmental agencies representatives.
• Accounting knowledge in accordance with IFRS.
• Display high level of integrity, work ethics and professionalism in the course of duty.
• Visibly demonstrate behaviors which are aligned to the Company\'s Core Values and Leadership Competencies.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral); ability to present to Senior Leadership.
• Excellent analytical skills and in-depth understanding of accounting principles.
• Laws and regulations in relation to Singapore Company Act and Income Tax Act.
• Strong in Cost Analysis and has proven ability to build a robust cost structure for the business.
• Extensive knowledge of forecasting and budget planning cycles.
• Ability to drive process improvements and develop analytical / reporting tools to support business and functional leaders.
• Good understanding of Singapore Tax regulations with at least 10 years of local Accounting Practice.

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine\'s "World\'s best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day

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