Senior Financial Controller (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Act as a trusted business partner for capital-intensive projects and ground support functions, providing financial insight and strategic guidance
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process in close collaboration with business partners and the FP&A team, ensuring alignment with company objectives
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly internal reporting, highlighting variances and key performance indicators
• Lead project controlling activities, monitoring financial performance, risks, and opportunities
• Support accurate and compliant inventory valuation in coordination with operations and finance teams
• Contribute to the implementation of SAP CO/PP, ensuring a smooth integration with finance processes and data consistency

Qualification Checklist 

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in FP&A/Controlling within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver projects independently
• Strong academic track record and analytical foundation
• Solid expertise in SAP FICO and practical experience with SAP PP, including implementation or transformation
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including financial modelling and data analysis
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
• Valid driver’s license
• Commitment to being present at our headquarters at least four days per week
• Strong can-do attitude and solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Structured and organized working style with clear prioritization skills
• Collaborative team player, able to build strong relationships across functions
• High level of proactivity and self-motivation
• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Bonus Skills

• Previous experience in the Aerospace or Defence industry
• Expertise in EPC projects and Capex controlling
• Hands-on project management experience, preferably in cross-functional environments
• Familiarity with construction or large-scale industrial project

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team        

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com