Who are we?

Saft is a specialist in high‑technology batteries for industry, covering the entire value chain from design and development to production, from customization to service delivery. For nearly 100 years, Saft has been supplying its customers with batteries offering ever‑longer lifespans, providing backup power and propulsion for their critical applications. Our innovative, safe and reliable technology delivers high performance in space, at sea, in the air and on land. Saft powers industry and smart cities, while ensuring backup functions in extreme environments, from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert.

Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global multi‑energy company that produces and supplies energy: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.

At Saft, we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. We firmly believe that diversity, in all its forms, is a significant asset that strengthens our attractiveness, our capacity for innovation and our competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Identifying significant variances between forecasts and actual results and analyzing their root causes; identifying financial, operational or budgetary risks that may impact performance; identifying opportunities for cost optimization or process improvement.

• Supporting cost center managers in their budget management and financial steering.

• Analyzing financial performance, cost structures, investment profitability and reallocated corporate costs.

• Managing the budget and long-term plan process: preparation, consolidation, monitoring and revision of financial data.

• Leading monthly performance reviews with head office departments, and implementing and improving reporting tools.

• Participating in monthly, quarterly and annual closings, as well as cross-functional projects aimed at financial or organizational optimization.

• Preparing, analyzing and presenting monthly financial reports to executive management.

• Developing dashboards, performance indicators and financial forecasts (forecast, landing, etc.).

• Preparing budget and long-term plan (LTP) meetings with business departments, ad hoc analysis files for the finance department, and documentation required for audits.

• Supporting managers in monitoring their budgets and interpreting their performance indicators.

• Supporting the deployment of new management tools or procedures.

• Ensuring the consistency, reliability and quality of financial data, compliance with internal procedures and accounting standards.

Required Academic Background and Experience

Master’s degree (equivalent to Bac +5) in Management Control or Finance, with at least 5 years’ experience in management control.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in the use of information systems: databases, ERP systems, Microsoft Office suite, AI tools, etc.
• Strong knowledge of management accounting
• Minimum English level: B2
• Strong understanding of organization, workflows and processes
• Good communication skills
• Solid knowledge of company operations and business functions
• Ability to work and develop in an international environment