ATMOS Space Cargo is seeking a (Senior) Financial Controller (m/f/d) to take ownership of our financial control environment and strengthen the governance foundation of a rapidly scaling aerospace company. You will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, transparency, and audit readiness while building scalable processes that support sustainable growth.
Key responsibilities
- You will own and continuously improve internal control frameworks governing supplier data, payments, and cash outflows to ensure segregation of duties and risk mitigation
- You will govern approval structures and authorization limits for financial transactions, ensuring appropriate oversight and compliance with internal policies
- You will establish and maintain effective verification and validation processes across financial master data and payment execution to ensure accuracy and integrity
- You will ensure high-risk and high-value transactions are subject to enhanced controls, reviews, and documentation prior to execution Profile required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
- Several years of experience in financial controlling, audit, or internal controls
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, authorization governance, and fraud prevention mechanisms
- Solid knowledge of accounting standards (HGB required; IFRS is a plus)
- Experience supporting audits and maintaining structured financial documentation
- Highly analytical, structured, and detail-oriented working style
- Ability to negotiate with stakeholders and enforce governance standards
- Fluent in English and German
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in a high-growth, technology-driven, or regulated environment
- Background in aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing
- Experience with ERP systems and workflow automation tools