Senior Financial Accountant

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO₂ and noise emissions.

Reference

2026-172501

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Accounting

Job title

Senior Financial Accountant

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

What does the role involve?

As an Assistant Financial Controller, you'll be at the heart of our finance operations—working alongside skilled financial professionals to deliver robust, accurate and timely business information. You'll have the opportunity to lead modernisation initiatives, drive process efficiency and digitalisation, and make a direct impact on decision-making in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

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• Preparing monthly management accounts, general ledger closing, and group reporting packs

• Overseeing SAP Cockpit and the P2P workflow to drive compliance and on-time processing

• Managing, coaching, and developing a Trainee Accountant, supporting career progression

• Improving and streamlining finance processes through digital tools and analytics

• Supporting audits, statutory accounting, tax activities, and all aspects of internal controls

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary

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

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell)

• Flexible working options and a flexitime scheme

• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance

• Professional development, ongoing training, support and mentoring

• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant

• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan

• Plus much more

Candidate skills & requirements

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Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven experience in driving process improvements

• Effective communication, collaboration, and business partnering skills across all levels

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and resilient approach to meeting deadlines and managing priorities

Desirable

• Experience with Power BI and finance process automation

• Continuous improvement mindset and a passion for driving change

• Expertise in SAP (or equivalent ERP), advanced Microsoft Excel, and digital finance tools:

Here, we craft excellence together. If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

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Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which includes a criminal record check.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, North West

City (-ies)

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ Burnley