Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.Position OverviewReporting to the Head of Controlling, you will be a key transversal finance partner supporting both development and manufacturing activities within a high-technology industrial environment.You will structure our analytical processes, safeguard the reliability of our financial data, and help operational teams steer performance.Key ResponsibilitiesIndustrial costing & labor cost management — Lead the time-booking system (rules, compliance, data quality) and define/maintain internal hourly rates, analysing actual vs. budget and over/under-absorption.Analytical master data — Manage cost centers, cost objects and allocations, ensuring consistency across all financial systems.Industrial financial processes — Design and maintain processes around manufacturing orders, align operational/analytical/accounting data, and support costing methodologies and production valuation.Monthly closing — Own analytical closing (timesheet validation, cost-allocation controls, manufacturing-order closure) and analyse standard vs. actual cost variances.SG&A budget ownership — Lead the central SG&A budgeting process, deliver variance analysis, and support department heads in managing their costs.Planning & business partnering — Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and business-planning cycles, and provide profitability and investment analysis.Continuous improvement — Drive finance transformation and ERP projects, and act as our best-practice reference for industrial controlling.Candidate ProfileMaster’s degree in Finance or Controlling8–10+ years in industrial controllingMandatory experience in aerospace , aeronautics or another high-tech manufacturing industryAudit experience would be a plus, but not mandatoryStrong experience in complex, multi-entity environmentsKey SkillsStrong industrial costing expertiseDeep understanding of analytical accountingProcess structuring capabilityERP and data analytics proficiencyStrong analytical mindset and cross-functional leadershipWhy you should join us!We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mindWe’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge? The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Principal financial controller – Industrial & central controlling in Großmehring, Weßling Arbeitgeber: The Exploration Company
Die Exploration Company ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der innovative Technologien im Bereich der Raumfahrt entwickelt und dabei eine agile, offene und kollaborative Arbeitskultur pflegt. Als MAIT Additive Manufacturing Engineer haben Sie die Möglichkeit, an spannenden Projekten zu arbeiten, die nicht nur technisches Know-how erfordern, sondern auch einen direkten Einfluss auf die Entwicklung von Flughardware haben. Wir bieten Ihnen nicht nur ein dynamisches Arbeitsumfeld, sondern auch zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur persönlichen und beruflichen Weiterentwicklung sowie Unterstützung bei einem Umzug, einschließlich Visumsponsoring, für diejenigen, die bereit sind, zu uns zu kommen.
