Financial Controller

Job description

Financial Controller

Job details

General information

Entity

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 Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Reference number

2026-178933

Job details

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Finance and administration management

Job title

Financial Controller

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

As a key member of the global Safran Group, Safran Helicopter Engines Germany stands as a center of excellence for helicopter engine innovation, serving Central, Northern and Eastern Europe as well as Central Asia. Our employees of 78 highly skilled professionals from over 15 nations combine advanced technological expertise with deep industry experience to deliver reliable and high-performance engine solutions. These engines power critical missions across a wide range of applications, including emergency services and defense operations.

Our new HanSafran facility in Norderstedt, covering 6,000 m², shows our strong commitment to sustainability and climate-neutral operations. Safran Helicopter Engines Germany continues to focus on innovation, quality and customer satisfaction, aiming to be a leader in the aerospace industry. Our mission: To keep our customers flying!

For our Finance Team, we are looking for you as

Financial Controller

Unlimited – Full Time – 40 hour-contract

Your mission:

• Active contribution to monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Preparation of forecasts, management reports and ad-hoc analyses to support decision-making across departments and management

• Analysis and evaluation of key operational and financial KPIs, translating data into actionable insights

• Support in monitoring and processing outstanding receivables, contributing to effective cash flow management

• Close collaboration with Sales on dunning and collection processes for national and international customers, ensuring timely recovery of receivables

• Managing the accounts payable process in a secure, ICS-compliant and audit-proof manner - serving as a key pillar of our internal control system in accordance with KonTraG

Candidate skills & requirements

Your skills & qualifications:

• A degree in Business Administration or a completed commercial apprenticeship with specialization in Finance & Controlling

• Several years of professional experience in financial controlling, preferably within an internationally operating company

• A structured and results-oriented working style combined with a high level of personal responsibility and strong analytical skills

• High level of commitment, assertiveness and strong communication skills

• Confident use of Office365 (especially Excel and PowerPoint), ideally complemented by experience with ERP systems (such as SAP FI/CO or comparable) as well as BI tools (Power BI, SAP BO)

• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken

Your benefits:

• A responsible position in a future-oriented, international company that values innovation

• 33 vacation days, flexible working hours and modern work tools to help you perform at your best

• 40 training hours per year for your continuous development

• Intensive onboarding with internal networking events

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive social benefits, such as

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Supplementary health insurance

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Company pension scheme

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Transportation allowance or full cover of your German ticket

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Net income booster benefits

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Participation in our share savings plan and corporate benefits

• Free of charge health check-ups, adjustable tables and participation in sports events

• Company leasing of bicycles

• An annual budget for individual specialist literature

and much more.

However, above all, we like to celebrate our successes! Whether a new contract signature, award winnings, summer festivals, Christmas parties or kick-off activities, employee events are part of our corporate culture!

P.S.: We value diversity and see it as a natural part of who we are. We welcome applications from people regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristics.

Are you ready to take your career to new heights?

Please apply online and inform us about your earliest possible start date and your salary requirements.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Contact Details

SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH

Johanna Rathjen – HR Business Partner • M: +49 (0)162 3252475, T: +49 (0) 40 500 216 99 • E-Mail: hr.de.she@safrangroup.com

Job location

Job location

Europe, Germany

City (-ies)

Spelterstraße 1 22848 Norderstedt

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

· 
German (Fluent)

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English (Fluent)