Erstellt am 15. Mai 2026
Financial Controller
Safran
Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein 22848, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 2127220880
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
- 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 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: [email protected]
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
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
- 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 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: [email protected]
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)
- English (Fluent)
