Financial Director

Job Title: Head of Controlling and FP&A

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Director to join our team at Volocopter GmbH.

Responsibilities:

As the Head of Controlling and FP&A, you will be responsible for shaping the financial strategy of our organization, ensuring efficient budgeting, forecasting, and reporting practices, and providing valuable insights to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with managing directors, leadership team, and department heads to set financial targets.
• Create and maintain business cases to support business decisions, including investment analysis, pricing strategies, and profitability assessments.
• Responsibility for target costing and operational controlling of minimum one area as a business partner to a C-Level.
• Design, implement, prepare, and analyze financial reports, providing key insights into the company's financial performance.
• Monitor financial KPIs and variances, identifying areas of concern or opportunities for improvement.
• Generate timely, accurate, and insightful management reports for senior leadership and department heads.
• Monitor and control operational costs, recommending and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify and assess risks related to cost control and financial operations, developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement best practices in financial control and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, standards, and legal requirements, such as maintaining strong internal controls and governance framework.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.
• Proven experience in financial controlling, budgeting, and financial analysis, preferably in an advanced manufacturing or R&D industry.
• Minimum of 3 years effective leadership experience and team management abilities, comfortable with change, and a passionate team player.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards (esp. IFRS), and financial software tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English, fluent German skills would be a strong plus.
• Great stakeholder management skills and ability to succeed in complex environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.

About Us:

Volocopter GmbH is a fast-growing high-tech company with a superb network of investors and partners. We offer a chance to shape the future of aviation, help us create groundbreaking new projects from scratch, and provide personal accountability, as well as growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation package
• Flexible hours
• Quick decision-making
• Flat hierarchy
• Positive leadership
• Great team spirit

Why Join Us:

We value equal opportunities and trust. Here at Volocopter, we believe that changing the world starts on team level. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.