Here at Volocopter, we are the pioneers of electric air taxis (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - eVTOLs). We have pledged to bring sustainable urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis off the ground in a way that complements existing transportation options in megacities across the globe. In 2011 we carried out the first-ever crewed flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 2,000 public and private test flights across the world (www.volocopter.com).

Your crew during this flight:

As the Head of Controlling and FP&A, you will be a key leader within our finance department. You will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy of our organization, ensuring efficient budgeting, forecasting, and reporting practices, processes and providing valuable insights to support decision-making. Your expertise will be pivotal in achieving our strategy & milestones and ensuring the sustainable growth of the organization. This role offers you the opportunity to contribute to the financial success of an innovative company. 

On top you will lead a team of enthusiastic controlling experts. 
If you are a results-driven financial leader and have a keen eye for financial control, we invite you to join our journey. 

Your mission during this flight:

Budget, Forecasting and Business Cases: 

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with managing directors, leadership team and department heads to set financial targets. 
• Create and maintain business cases to support business decisions, including investment analysis, pricing strategies, and profitability assessments. 
• Responsibility for target costing and operational controlling of minimum one area as a business partner to a C-Level. 

Financial Analysis and Reporting: 

• Design, implement, prepare and analyze financial reports, providing key insights into the company's financial performance. 
• Monitor financial KPIs and variances, identifying areas of concern or opportunities for improvement. 
• Generate timely, accurate, and insightful management reports for senior leadership and department heads. 

Cost Control and Optimization:

• Monitor and control operational costs, recommending and implementing cost-saving initiatives. 
• Identify and assess risks related to cost control and financial operations, developing risk mitigation strategies. 

Process Improvement: 

• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement best practices in financial control and reporting. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, standards, and legal requirements such as maintaining strong internal controls and governance framework. 

Team Leadership: 

• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment. 
• Coaching and development of team members, foster cross-functional team and project contribution 

Check in your professional skills:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.  MBA, CFA or CPA is a plus. 
• Proven experience in financial controlling, budgeting, and financial analysis, preferably in an advanced manufacturing or R&D industry. Further experience in a fast-paced environment like a start-up or scale up very desirable. 
• Minimum of 3 years effective leadership experience and team management abilities, comfortable with change and a passionate team player. 
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards (esp. IFRS), and financial software tools. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. 
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English, fluent German skills would be a strong plus. 
• Great stakeholder management skills and ability to succeed in complex environments. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.