Senior Business Controller Flight Systems

Imagine this

you're not just crunching numbers, you're architecting the financial backbone of a company that’s redefining aerospace at hypersonic speed. As the Financial Controller for our Flight Systems division, you’re dropped into the cockpit of one of Destinus’ fastest-scaling missions. You’re side by side with senior leaders and engineers pushing boundaries in air and space, making real-time decisions that shape how we build, fly, and scale. This isn’t about maintaining the books – it’s about writing the financial playbook from scratch. From building systems and teams to keeping our production lean and our vision aligned with reality, you’ll be a force of clarity, control, and strategy in a company where the only constant is acceleration.

Destinus is revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness. We partner with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority.

What You’ll Do Business Partnering : Act as a trusted advisor to leadership of the Flight Systems Business and finance team, providing financial guidance on decisions such as financial analysis on new products, sales contracts, partnerships, M&A, and investments. Manage multiple production locations and R&D centers across Europe, with rapid expansion.

Establishing Financial Processes : Design and implement key financial controls, processes, and reporting systems. Perform monthly financial planning, yearly budgeting, and forecasting for the division. Ensure compliance with European defense sector financial regulations.

Cost Management and Control : Set up mechanisms to track and control production costs, capital investments, and operating expenses. Collaborate with procurement and production teams to establish cost control measures and identify savings opportunities.

Financial Reporting and Analysis : Prepare and present accurate, timely financial reports, including variance analysis and performance insights. Support decision-making for new product profitability and growth initiatives. Develop KPIs to measure financial and operational performance.

Supporting Production Ramp-Up : Provide financial input for production expansion, capital expenditures, and resource allocation. Manage financial aspects of contracts with suppliers and clients as the business scales.

Risk Management and Compliance : Establish internal controls, identify, and mitigate financial risks associated with scaling, such as supply chain disruptions and operational inefficiencies.

What You’ll Need Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional qualifications (CA, CPA, etc.) or MBA preferred.

10+ years in financial controlling or business analysis, preferably in fast-growing manufacturing or regulated industries like aerospace & defense.

Experience building financial systems, processes, and controls from scratch.

Knowledge of European financial regulations and defense standards is a plus.

Strong financial modeling, cost control, and budgeting skills, with proficiency in ERP systems like MS Dynamics.

Fluent in English; willing to travel 20-30%; hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable, excellent communicator, and strategic thinker.

Who You Are You thrive in chaos, growth, and uncharted territory. A builder at heart, you create processes from scratch, think strategically, act operationally, and challenge the status quo. Fast-paced environments energize you. You excel at cross-team collaboration, making sense of complexity, and translating numbers into impactful decisions. Above all, you care about making a tangible impact on the future of flight.

Why Join Us? The thrill of working on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.

Global innovation hub with top engineers worldwide.

Experience rapid growth in a high-paced environment.

Shape the future of flight with your work.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

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