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Financial Controller

Hypersonica

Financial Controller

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Munich, Bayern, DEU

In-Office

Mid level

Aerospace • Hardware • Defense • Manufacturing

The Role

Build and operate the financial controlling function for defence and aerospace programmes. Responsibilities include cost-centre and project accounting, SAP CO and FI implementation support, project budgeting, actuals oversight, WIP and margin analysis, government invoicing, forecasting, accounting process improvement, and ERP automation. The role requires collaboration with finance, manufacturing, programme, and functional teams, plus hands-on accounting support.

Summary Generated by Built In

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability

At Hypersonica, we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast.

By joining Hypersonica, you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.

We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence.

What you'll do

Controlling & Management Reporting

Support on building the controlling function from the ground up: cost-centre and cost-carrier/project accounting, including the setup of respective structures in SAP CO

Operationalize financial controlling for programmes and manufacturing, work with functional teams on project budgeting and actuals oversight, create transparency on delivery status and upcoming expenditures

Establish project controlling for commercial programmes and government contracts — cost attribution, WIP tracking, and margin analysis at the programme level

Prepare invoices to public / government bodies compliant to LSP and market price approaches

Support budgeting and forecasting across the entity, consolidated, and cash-flow layers; partner with FP&A on the annual budget and rolling forecasts

ERP / SAP & Process

Support SAP implementation, migration, and CO & FI module extension projects in coordination with other functions

Drive process automation and continuous improvement within the ERP environment

Support Accounting and Reporting

Work with finance / accounting team and external advisors on improving and running Hypersonica’s accounting processes

Support with hands-on operational tasks (prepare invoices for internal approval flows and bookkeeping)

Who you are

You are a controller with a strong technical understanding

4+ years experience in a financial controller role in defence or aerospace sector

Profound knowledge of LSP / market price calculation in line German price law and respective methodologies

Hands-on SAP experience required (FI & CO module minimum)

Working knowledge on accounting principles

You are willing to challenge the status quo and bring forward own experience and best practices

German speaker, working proficiency in English

What we offer

A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.

Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.

High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.

A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.

A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.

Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

At Hypersonica, every hire raises the bar. We are deliberately small, intensely capable, and deeply mission-driven. If this role feels like a strong fit, or if you believe you bring something exceptional that goes beyond the description, we encourage you to apply.

Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.

You can apply directly to this role or reach out to Nathan Sweeney, Head of Talent. We review every application and aim to respond to all candidates within two weeks, whether the answer is yes or no.

Skills Required

At least 4 years of experience as a financial controller in the defence or aerospace sector
Profound knowledge of LSP and market price calculations under German price law
Hands-on SAP experience, including FI and CO modules
Working knowledge of accounting principles
German language proficiency
Working proficiency in English

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The Company

53 Employees

Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Hypersonica is a mission-driven European defense and aerospace company that develops next-generation hypersonic systems for military and civilian applications. Founded in 2023, the company aims to equip European allies with sovereign, cost-effective hypersonic strike capabilities. By utilizing a modular architecture and rapid iteration, they significantly reduce development costs and timelines, focusing on enhancing Europe's defense autonomy and technological independence in a complex global security environment.