(Senior) Financial Controller (m/f/d)

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. Company description ATMOS was founded as a European company built on the values of freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and human rights. We are committed to protect these values by making our technology available to others who share the same values, strengthening infrastructure and innovation for prosperity on Earth. Our team is multinational and diverse, with offices in Lichtenau and Strasbourg. We work in a collegial, hands-on culture where people support each other, take ownership, and keep learning every day. Motivation for the mission comes first — building spacecraft is not a nine-to-five pursuit. We align the mission, the team, and the individual in mutual dependence. This principle shapes our work environment where exceptional people, as committed as they are competent, can grow and contribute to a mission that matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Aquatics