Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant – 3–6 Month Contract Burnley | Hybrid Working £27.02 – £29.10 per hour Morson Edge are recruiting on behalf of Safran Nacelles for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Burnley on an initial 3–6 month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting financial control activities, driving process improvements, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting within a globally recognised aerospace business. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support the delivery of the company’s financial objectives through strong financial management, reporting, compliance, and business partnering activities. You’ll take ownership of key accounting processes while supporting wider finance operations and helping to streamline and modernise finance workflows. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts and general ledger close Production of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packs in line with Group requirements Supporting the Financial Controller and ensuring finance team deadlines are achieved Managing and supporting the Trainee Accountant Supporting GRIR clearing processes Assisting with external audits, statutory accounts, and tax analysis Preparing month-end presentations and ad hoc financial reporting What We’re Looking For Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience Previous experience within a manufacturing environment Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office capability Exposure to automation, digitalisation, and process improvement initiatives Power BI experience desirable Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills If you’re an experienced finance professional available at short notice and looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d love to hear from you