Credit Manager & Trade Finance Officer; H​/F - SAFRAN Electrical Components INC

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 100 000 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 Electrical & Power est l'un des leaders mondiaux des systèmes électriques aéronautiques. La société est un acteur clé dans le domaine de l'électrification des équipements et de la propulsion électrique et hybride. Elle compte 14 000 collaborateurs répartis dans 13 pays.

The Credit Manager is responsible for managing the process of recovering customer arrears in alignment with Safran's cash strategy. This role ensures the integrity of cash-related terms within commercial contracts, assesses and manages associated risks, and steers financial risk throughout offers and contracts in accordance with Safran procedures. The position collaborates closely with Sales, Finance, and Program Managers to validate financial terms and drive profitability for the division in North America.

• Manages the customer recovery process with Sales, Sales Administration, and Finance for the North American zone of the Division (pre‑reminders & reminders).
• Organizes any necessary meetings with key clients.
• Performs internal reporting (to Division & Tier) for month end closing activities.
• Leads the QRQC for Arrears and contributes to arrears characterization.
• Implements actions to reduce arrears (Terms & Conditions, payment terms, invoicing checklist, credit notes, customer caps, blockages, Incoterms, due date adjustments etc).
• Attends Group Credit Management meetings and communicates alerts internally (e.g.: D&B analyses, geopolitical context).
• In collaboration with Finance Director, sales and program managers, validates the financial terms of responses to tender and associated Business Plans within the Prompt process framework, respecting Safran's validation thresholds.
• Ensures the conformity of the Sales & Purchasing financial flow within the Safran compliance sheets.
• Supports additional accounting or controlling activities as assigned.

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (CGP Canada).
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years of experience in customer recovery, treasury, or controlling.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by industrial companies, ideally in the aerospace sector.
• Solid financial knowledge of the company and other functional areas such as Sales Administration, Logistics/Shipping, and Business/Contracts.
• Fluent in English.
• Familiarity with the operation of an ERP system, particularly its Finance, Logistics, and Sales Administration modules.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and autonomous style.
• Demonstrates initiative, dynamism, responsiveness, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate in multicultural teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and synthesis capabilities.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Broad understanding of information systems and their integration within finance processes.
• Ability to work in accordance with Ontario Health & Safety legislation.
• Must be available to work during regular business hours.

Mon‑Thurs: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
Fri: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm