Eric W.
Chief Financial Officer | Strategic Finance Leader @Safran Defense & Space Inc. | Former Warner Bros., Amazon
- Role
- Chief Financial Officer at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric W.
Financial and strategic executive with demonstrated leadership across high-growth sectors. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Safran Defense & Space, where I lead corporate finance, M&A, capital strategy, and U.S. focused efforts for one of the world’s foremost aerospace and defense groups.As CFO, I am responsible for financial planning & analysis (FP & A), budgeting, capital allocation, deal structuring, and enterprise risk management. I oversee the company’s U.S. growth platform and play a central role in shaping its long-term investment strategy, aligning financial operations with innovation goals and regulatory requirements in the defense sector.My experience includes leading M&A transactions—from sourcing and due diligence to deal negotiation, integration, and value capture. These efforts have expanded operational capabilities, unlocked strategic partnerships, and accelerated market entry in priority sectors.In parallel, I serve as Co-Founder of FBRC.ai, advising founders and corporate clients on commercialization, investment strategy, and organizational design—bridging deep financial rigor with next-generation emerging technology. Core Focus Areas:• Corporate Finance & Strategic Planning• Mergers & Acquisitions (Buy/Sell-Side, Integration)• Capital Structure Optimization & Treasury• U.S. Market Expansion for Global A&D Firms• FP & A, Compliance & Risk Oversight• Cross-Functional Leadership & Governance• Strategic Partnerships & Dual-Use IP Commercialization
Experience
Chief Financial Officer
May 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US
CFO overseeing all North American business units with capabilities across EO/IR & Laser Systems, Fluid, Fuel & Oxygen Systems, Navigation & Geospatial Intelligence, Power & Propulsion, Space Solutions, and Testing & Ground Evaluation.• Lead M&A initiatives to integrate key technologies, drive innovation and build competitive advantage.• Launched Safran’s first US based manufacturing facility in Parker, Colorado to produce electric propulsion thrusters, space telemetry ground equipment, and satellite communications.
Education
USC Marshall School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Skidmore College
American Government and Politics (United States)
Skills
- Digital Media
- Entertainment
- Television
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing
- Broadcast
- Business Development
- Management
- Publicity
- Social Media Marketing
- Strategic Partnerships
- Analytics
- Video Production
- New Media
- Entrepreneurship
- Integrated Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media
- Business Strategy
- Digital Distribution
- Media & Entertainment
- Post Production
- Content Strategy
- Leadership
- Digital Asset Management
- Production Managment
- Strategic Planning
- Business Planning
- Film Production
- Mobile Marketing
- Creative Direction
- Commercials
- Video
- Advertising
- Start-Ups
- Finance
- Public Relations
- Broadcasting
- Marketing Operations
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
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