Financial Analyst / Cost Engineer (d/f/m) [26129]

CS GROUP, together with HE Space and Sopra Steria, has been successfully providing digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for more than 40 years.

With over 2000 employees worldwide, we combine advanced and unique skills in both information technology and space data engineering. We combine entrepreneurial agility with cutting-edge technological expertise.

CS GROUP is a leading provider of operational systems and an important and trusted long-term partner for space and defence organisations.

At CS GROUP, we are driven by innovation and we value our most important asset: our people.

The job holder (m/f/d) is responsible for the following tasks:

• Consolidating, supporting and preparing finance exercise as Operational Planning, EAC, Forecast, End of Year Estimation, Budget for Operation;
• Implement the standardization strategy for monthly closing reporting, automatization of activities, potential the co-pilot finance strategy with the operational improving communication and better finance understanding;
• Focal point for Internal Finance Customer demand, as general queries, deep analysis on specific matter, new way of working implementation, task request by the business;
• Compiling relevant information and providing advice to clarify needs (e.g. assumptions, specifications, premises) for specific cost calculations in cooperation with the internal customer (e.g. Engineering, Programmes, VSM, Production, Procurement) and based on prior experience. Technical responsibility for a defined range of tasks;
• Decision on the costing methodology and the references to be assumed;
• Assessment of risks and opportunities in costing; identification of cost drivers (e.g. processes, design premises); providing recommendations regarding the optimisation of the analysed cost basis; including full documentation of the costing result and presentation of the results to the customer;
• Knowledge management: maintaining and sharing expertise and current knowledge of the processes, methods, and industrial set-up of the internal customers (e.g. Programmes, Procurement, Production), the suppliers;
• Supporting and actively contributing to improvement measures (e.g. processes, tools), also with regard to sustainability;
• Internal and cross-divisional harmonisation of cost models, methods, and tools. Continuous development of cost models and data analyses that can be used by other costing actors;
• Accomplishment of all business activities in compliance with all relevant internal and external regulations/legislation; escalation of occurring Ethics & Compliance issues;
• Supporting supplier negotiations, contributing to the supplier strategy and internal strategic go/no-go decisions;
• ED & FCAS Industrial costbase consolidation, Investment, R&O, Audits support;
• Coordination and consolidation of Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality & Procurement contribution to ED & FCAS Industrial Workpackages (Offers, EAC/OP Planning, Reporting & Forecasting);
• Operations Finance Focal point for ED/FCAS to Program Finance and to Business;
• Cost by destination oriented, providing management with transparent information vital to the decision-making process, advancing recovery measures in case of potential deviations in a changing and volatile environment (development programs with a multi-companies and multi-countries set-up).

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• Master's Degree in the relevant discipline, ideally with an Engineering background;
• at least 5 years of experience in Controlling, Financian Analysis or Project/Cost management;
• Strong specialized knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel;
• Knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana is required;
• Fluent English required;
• Further languages like German or Spanish are a plus;
• Ability to deal with various stakeholders and all levels of management;
• Able to work in a multi-functional team with an international mindset, self-confident, reactive, with good communication skills;
• Proactive and independent working style;
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving approach.

This job is located in Manching, Germany.

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job DE-HP-26129.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.

Last apply date: 24/07/2026!