Senior Controller (f/m/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN); Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One day per week home office

Flexible working hours

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg is seeking a Senior Controller (f/m/d) to join our finance team. You will partner with leadership across Investor Relations, Business Development, and Project Management to turn data into actionable insights and drive planning processes.

You will own budgeting, forecasts, KPIs, and internal controls, delivering timely reports and guiding cost management across multiple entities in a fast-growing space startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Several years of professional experience in Controlling, FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a comparable finance function within a complex business environment.
• Strong expertise in financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Experience translating complex financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Investor Relations, Business Development, and Project Management to ensure consistent business performance reporting and financial transparency.
• Lead budgeting processes and contribute to operating forecasts, cash flow planning, and financial analyses for multiple legal entities.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs, identify deviations from targets, and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly reporting while managing reporting enhancements and change requests.
• Own cost center controlling, including internal cost allocations and ongoing budget management.
• Identify trends, risks, and business opportunities through ad hoc analyses and performance evaluations.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives by establishing, documenting, and enhancing controlling processes and internal controls.

Skills

Controlling

FP&A

Corporate Finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management Reporting

Data-driven Insights

Stakeholder Communication

German & English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), we have one clear goal: to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space. We specialize in building small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we aim to revolutionize space services and help improve life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and become part of the team driving the New Space movement in Europe.

About the Team

Join a high-impact finance team that plays a key role in steering business performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. As a Senior Controller (f/m/d), you will work closely with leadership and cross-functional partners including Investor Relations, Business Development, and Project Management to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights.
This role offers the opportunity to shape planning processes, drive automation initiatives, and influence business decisions through meaningful analysis and reporting. If you enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands‑on financial expertise and want to help build scalable, data-driven processes, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Tasks

• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Investor Relations, Business Development, and Project Management to ensure consistent business performance reporting and financial transparency.
• Lead budgeting processes and contribute to operating forecasts, cash flow planning, and financial analyses for multiple legal entities.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs, identify deviations from targets, and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly reporting while managing reporting enhancements and change requests.
• Own cost center controlling, including internal cost allocations and ongoing budget management.
• Identify trends, risks, and business opportunities through ad hoc analyses and performance evaluations.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives by establishing, documenting, and enhancing controlling processes and internal controls.

Your Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Several years of professional experience in Controlling, FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a comparable finance function within a complex business environment.
• Strong expertise in financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Experience managing financial planning processes across multiple entities, business units, or complex organizational structures.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence in challenging assumptions and influencing stakeholders through data‑driven recommendations.
• Experience improving, documenting, and optimizing financial processes and internal controls.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Professional communication skills in both German and English.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience working with investor reporting or strategic finance topics.
• Exposure to project controlling or project-based business environments.
• Experience with automation, BI, or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar solutions.
• Knowledge of financial modeling and cash flow management.
• Experience supporting transformation or process improvement initiatives.

We Offer

| | Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up |
| | Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours |
| | Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from one day per week home office |
| | Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass |
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Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and speacial leave days

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| | Team Culture: Join regular company and team events |
| | Parking: Free parking for your car or bike |

Ready to take the next step?

Join RFA and help build one of Europe’s most efficient launch systems. Work alongside 300+ colleagues from over 40 countries and take ownership from day one.

If you’re looking to grow, take responsibility, and contribute to making space more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.

We look forward to receiving your application in English.