Senior Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)
Safran

About us
As a vital part of the global SAFRAN family, our Hamburg site is the beating heart of helicopter engines innovation for Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe, as well as Central Asia. Our impact? Massive: Every day, our 70 colleagues from 15 nations unite cutting-edge technology with unparalleled expertise to fulfill one crucial mission: to keep our customers flying. From emergency services to defense operations, our engines power the moments that matter most. Currently, we are building our new facility, HanSafran, on ca. 6,000 square meters, emphasizing our principles of growth and sustainability. With our new location, we aim to operate climate-neutrally at Nordport in Norderstedt.
Join us at SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany, where your career can truly take flight. We are looking for an
Senior Accountant/ Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)
unlimited – full time – 40 hour-contract
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the company's accounting operations in close partnership with the finance team in accordance with German GAAP and IFRS
- Play a key role in month-end and year-end closing processes to guarantee timely and precise financial results
- Lead key parts of the annual budgeting process and strategic 5-year plans in close collaboration with the CFO
- Contribute to the preparation of financial reports for management and external stakeholders
What We Are Looking For
- Qualification as a Senior Accountant or similar role (e.g. Certified in international accounting standards - CINA) with a minimum of 5 years of experience
- In-depth understanding of German GAAP and IFRS
- Expertise in processing debits and credits as well as proficient Balance Sheet accounting
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Fluent German (B2) and Intermediate English (B1)
What We Offer You
- A responsible position in a future-oriented, international company that values innovation
- 33 vacation days, flexible working hours, mobile working 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
- Supplementary health insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Transportation allowance or full cover of your German ticket
- Net income booster benefits
- 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 keep our team spirit and to celebrate your and our teams success.
Are You Interested?
Please apply online and inform us about your earliest possible start date and your salary requirements.
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Then we look forward to receiving your application! In case of any question, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Business Partner, Johanna.
SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH
Borsteler Chaussee 43
22453 Hamburg
Johanna Rathjen (Human Resources Business Partner)
Phone +49 (0)40 500 216 99