Financial Controller

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.