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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.\nAbout the Team\nJoin 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.\nThis 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.\nApply now and help drive sustainable growth through financial excellence and informed decision-making.\nYour Tasks\nPartner with stakeholders across Finance, Investor Relations, Business Development, and Project Management to ensure consistent business performance reporting and financial transparency.\nLead budgeting processes and contribute to operating forecasts, cash flow planning, and financial analyses for multiple legal entities.\nDevelop and monitor financial and operational KPIs, identify deviations from targets, and recommend corrective actions.\nDeliver accurate and timely monthly reporting while managing reporting enhancements and change requests.\nOwn cost center controlling, including internal cost allocations and ongoing budget management.\nIdentify trends, risks, and business opportunities through ad hoc analyses and performance evaluations.\nDrive automation and continuous improvement initiatives by establishing, documenting, and enhancing controlling processes and internal controls.\nYour Qualifications\nMust-Have Skills\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\nSeveral years of professional experience in Controlling, FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a comparable finance function within a complex business environment. \nStrong expertise in financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.\nAbility to translate complex financial and operational data into clear business insights and recommendations.\nExperience managing financial planning processes across multiple entities, business units, or complex organizational structures.\nAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.\nConfidence in challenging assumptions and influencing stakeholders through data-driven recommendations.\nExperience improving, documenting, and optimizing financial processes and internal controls.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.\nProfessional communication skills in both German and English.\nNice-to-Have Skills\nExperience working with investor reporting or strategic finance topics.\nExposure to project controlling or project-based business environments.\nExperience with automation, BI, or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar solutions.\nKnowledge of financial modeling and cash flow management.\nExperience supporting transformation or process improvement initiatives.\nWe Offer\n\nAtmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up \n\nFlexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours \n\nHome Office: Full-time employees benefit from one day per week home office \n\nHealth: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass \n\nPaid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and speacial leave days \n\nTeam Culture: Join regular company and team events \n\nParking: Free parking for your car or bike\n\nInsights\n\nReady to take the next step?\nJoin 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.\nIf you’re looking to grow, take responsibility, and contribute to making space more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.\nApply now! 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