Senior Accountant- Bilanzbuchhalter (m-f-d)

Rocket Lab; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Lab is looking for a Senior Accountant in Hamburg to join their finance team. The successful candidate will manage accounting operations, ensuring compliance with German GAAP and IFRS while leading financial reports and budgeting processes. This position offers numerous benefits including training, flexible working hours, and an engaging work environment. Candidates should be detail-oriented and have a strong analytical background.

Leistungen

33 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Modern work tools

40 training hours per year

Attractive compensation

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent German (B2) and Intermediate English (B1).
• Qualification as a Senior Accountant or similar.

Aufgaben

• Manage the company's accounting operations in accordance with German GAAP and IFRS.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare financial reports for management and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Accountant/ Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)

Published 06.16.2025

Company : Safran Helicopter Engines Job field : Finance and management Location : Hamburg , Germany Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Employees / Staff Spoken language(s) : German Fluent English Intermediate

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Published 06.16.2025

Job Description

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.

For our finance team, we are currently looking for an unlimited

Bilanzbuchhalter/ Senior Accountant (m/f/d)

Your 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

Job Requirements

Your skills & qualifications:

• 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)

Your benefits:

• 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 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!

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! In case of any question, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Business Partner, Johanna.

Contact Details
SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH
Johanna Rathjen – HR Business Partner • Tel. [phone] • E-Mail: [e-mail]

Company Information

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 Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

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Borsteler Chaussee 43 22453

Hamburg

Germany

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