Safran Group

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Accounting

Job title

Assistant Financial Controller

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

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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.

We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know via ????????????????????????.????????????????.????????????@????????????????????????????????????????????.???????????? if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application

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

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 Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.

Reference

2026-172501

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