Financial Controller

About Safran Nacelles Ltd
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

* Promoting diversity and inclusion

* Developing skills and building opportunities

* Creating a trustworthy work place

* Promoting collaboration and mutual support

Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran
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What will I be doing?
Manages, co-ordinates and is responsible for all aspects of financial management including regulatory and financial reporting, taxation compliance, cash forecasting and treasury related issues, maintenance of internal controls, co-ordination of the external audit, reconciliation of balance sheet and general ledger closing. Works closely with management accounting.

* Manages the Financial control team (total of 5 in the team including FC role)

* Monthly management accounts preparation and general ledger closing

* Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual BFC packs as required by Safran Group

* Ensures completion of all month-end presentations (Site review/BSC)/provides commentary

* Statutory accounting preparation and liaison with external auditors

* Preparation of the Corporation tax package and liaison with the tax consultants including liaison with group to support group tax relief requirements

* Reviews and signs-off monthly balance sheet reconciliations - integrity of the financial statements are paramount in this role

* Ensures adherence to internal controls policies and procedures working towards 100% compliance in all finance areas

* Reviews monthly cash forecasting (ROFO) and updates the balance sheet forecast/FCF model

* Review and approval of supplier payment runs from FSSC/ manual payments on Trax

* Reviews and signs off payroll. Reconciles to forecast and Funding report.

* Oversees HMRC requirements

* Liaises with group financial staff and Financial Shared Service Centre

* Sets up Capex internal orders on SAP and releases CAPEX PR's and PO's

* Co-ordinates audit and taxation matters (including R&D tax credit claims).

* Ensures regulatory compliance (VAT, PAYE, PSA, Form 42 returns).

* Supports with government funding for R&D tax projects

* Quarterly departmental RITO review (risk assessment)

* Performs staff admin tasks (appraisals/return to work interviews/holidays and clocking's)

Exceptional Company Benefits

* Competitive salary

* 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday

* Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month

* 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]

* Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave

* 10% employer pension contribution

* 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange

* 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme

* Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan

* Group income protection scheme

* Support for your continuous professional development and career development

* Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave

* Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch

* Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company

* Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member

* Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy

* Cycles to work scheme

* Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits…