Financial Controller (m/f/d)

HyImpulse Technologies GmbH; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HyImpulse Technologies GmbH is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to lead UK subsidiary accounting from Glasgow. You will take over internal processes, manage month-end and year-end close, and coordinate VAT returns and statutory accounts under UK regimes.

You will deliver monthly group reporting to the German parent, map UK GAAP to HGB, oversee cash flow, inventory costing, and support ERP implementation as UK Finance Key User, balancing strategic guidance with hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience with a strong track record.
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role within a subsidiary of an international group.
• Solid understanding of inventory accounting and product costing.
• Experience of running month-end and preparing year-end accounts under FRS 102.
• Hands-on knowledge of UK VAT, including import VAT.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence with accounting and ERP systems.
• Comfortable working in a small team where you are both strategic and hands-on.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Take over accounting from external provider and build robust in-house processes, including month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 and manage VAT returns (Making Tax Digital, import VAT), coordinating with external accountants, auditors, payroll and tax advisers.
• Deliver monthly group reporting to the German parent company, including mapping of UK GAAP to HGB, and manage intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing support.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analyses; own product costing, standard costs and inventory valuation.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity and support working capital management.
• Oversee operational purchasing and EU import processes for the UK site, acting as the local contact for the central procurement team in Germany.
• Support the ERP implementation as UK Finance Key User, from requirements, master data and testing through to internal controls, data migration and user training.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the UK Managing Director on pricing, cost control and commercial decisions, and translate group requirements into practical local processes.

Skills

UK VAT knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP systems experience

Strong communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Take over accounting from our external provider and build robust in-house processes, including month-end and year-end close
• Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 and manage VAT returns (Making Tax Digital, import VAT), coordinating with external accountants, auditors, payroll and tax advisers
• Deliver monthly group reporting to the German parent company, including the mapping of UK GAAP to German GAAP (HGB), and manage intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing support
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analyses; own product costing, standard costs and inventory valuation
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity and support working capital management
• Oversee operational purchasing and EU import processes (customs, EORI, rules of origin) for the UK site, acting as the local contact for the central procurement team in Germany
• Support the ERP implementation as UK Finance Key User, from requirements, master data and testing through to internal controls, data migration and user training
• Act as a trusted business partner to the UK Managing Director on pricing, cost control and commercial decisions, and translate group requirements into practical local processes

Basic Qualification

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience with a strong track record
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role within a subsidiary of an international group
• Solid understanding of inventory accounting and product costing
• Experience of running month-end and preparing year-end accounts under FRS 102
• Hands-on knowledge of UK VAT, including import VAT
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence with accounting and ERP systems
• Comfortable working in a small team where you are both strategic and hands-on
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance colleagues

Desired Experience

• Experience of purchasing processes in a stock-holding or manufacturing environment
• Experience of reporting into an overseas parent company, ideally German-owned
• Knowledge of post-Brexit customs procedures

Benefits

• Christmas bonus on top
• Regular team events - from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
• 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
• Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
• 1 day of remote work per week
• Free coffee, tea & water - fuel for big ideas
• Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
• Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
• Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
• A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
• hands‑on involvementacross end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup

Location

This role will be based in Glasgow, Scotland. This position requires availability to travel frequently to our facilities in Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany or our test and launch facilities in Europe, including at short notice and for extended periods, in line with company needs. Glasgow has a strong aerospace and advanced manufacturing community with world class small satellite manufacturers, HyImpulse’s potential customers, located there. More satellites are built in Glasgow than any other place outside California, a dynamic and thriving environment in which to join a New Space company. Ranked number 2 UK city for work-life balance (Startups Cities Index 2022), low housing and living costs, high internet speeds - a city internationally recognised for its openness, resilience, trust and friendliness, Glasgow is one of the top destinations for science, engineering innovation and design in Europe. From top events, attractions and cultural festivals to the city's iconic music venues, a diverse and award-winning food and drink scene and the largest retail destination in the UK outside of London, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. Over 90 parks and gardens, city cycling routes, the River Clyde, and the Clyde and Forth Canal, offers urban tranquillity as well as the welcome buzz of a city. Beyond Glasgow’s thriving urban social scene, it is the perfect base to explore Scotland. Stunning scenery in the form of rolling hills, glens and lochs are reachable within half an hour’s drive of the city centre and outdoor sports such as hillwalking, climbing, sailing, hiking and mountain biking are popular weekend pursuits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.