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Senior Financial Accountant

Job in Burnley, Lancashire, BB11, England, UK
Listing for: Safran
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-15
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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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.

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

What does the role involve?

As a Senior Financial Accountant, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • 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
What You’ll Bring :

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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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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