Financial Officer

talents lab; Garching bei München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A deep-tech space company in Garching bei München is seeking a Financial Officer to oversee financial operations, including budgeting and compliance. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, a degree in finance, and fluency in German and English. With a salary range of €80,000–€120,000, this role offers significant strategic ownership and a direct reporting line to the CEO in an innovative environment.

Leistungen

Strong strategic ownership

Opportunity for leadership position

Unique opportunity in a growth phase

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in finance or controlling roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and German tax laws (HGB).
• Fluent in German and English (C1 level).

Aufgaben

• Oversee all financial operations, planning, and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax laws.
• Analyze financial reports and provide strategic insights.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Budget control

Tax compliance

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Jobbeschreibung

The Company

The team has deep roots in aerospace and an engineers first culture. They pioneer large antenna structures and folding surfaces partnering with major agencies, rolling out complex prototypes and pushing the frontier of space tech.

If you love working in small teams where you own the architecture, ship breakthrough hardware and solve big technical challenges. You'll feel right at home here.

The Role

The Financial Officer will play a key strategic and operational role in managing the company's financial health. This includes financial planning, budgeting, risk management, and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. The person will act as a financial advisor to the CEO and take ownership of financial strategy and reporting.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all financial operations and activities, including planning, forecasting, and budgeting
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax laws
• Analyze financial reports and provide strategic insights for management decisions
• Manage risk assessments, cash flow, and cost optimization
• Work with ERP systems and produce regular financial statements
• Lead financial audits and prepare reports for stakeholders
• Liaise with tax advisors, auditors, and banks
• Support grant financials and project funding (e.g., EU/ESA-related)

KPIs & Goals

• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Budget control and forecasting accuracy
• Compliance with tax and audit standards
• Strategic contributions to cost control and risk management
• Financial transparency across projects and departments

What You Bring to the Table

• 7+ years of experience in finance or controlling roles
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and German tax laws (HGB)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• Analytical mindset with strategic thinking abilities
• Fluent in German and English (C1 both)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Highly trustworthy and detail-oriented
• Experience in the aerospace, manufacturing, or project-based industries
• Familiarity with ESA-Projects
• Exposure to international finance in tech/science-driven environments

What You'll Get

• A salary of 80,000-120,000 gross/year, depending on experience
• Onsite work
• Room to grow into a long-term leadership position in finance
• Unique opportunity to join a deep-tech space company in a growth phase
• Strong strategic ownership and autonomy in shaping financial structure
• Highly visible role reporting directly to the CEO

Fast Hiring Process

• Team interview with the CEO, HR and further stakeholders
• Second interview (eventually)
• Offer

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