Head of Finance (m/f/d)

For temporary employment of 24 months Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Augsburg is looking for a

Head of Finance (m/f/d)

Are you passionate about space, innovation, and shaping the future of commercial spaceflight? At Rocket Factory Augsburg AG, we’re on a mission to revolutionize access to space through cost-efficient and reliable micro-launchers. To support our ambitious growth and strategic objectives, we are looking for a Head of Finance who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Your mission: This role is central to ensuring robust financial planning, reporting, and controlling processes across our organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing financial systems, improving processes, and supporting business performance, while acting as a trusted partner to management and operational teams.

Your Tasks

• Lead the management of key financial processes including budgeting, planning, forecasting, annual closures, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Drive fundraising activities including preparation of pitch decks, business case modelling, financial due diligence, and investor presentations.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of cost centers, in-house accounting structures, and controlling systems.
• Manage liquidity planning and cash flow optimization to ensure financial stability.
• Coordinate all tax-related matters across operational sites in Europe.
• Support project delivery through project controlling and monitoring of financial KPIs.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve financial and business risks while uncovering opportunities for performance improvement.
• Provide insights and strategic recommendations to improve financial performance, operational efficiency, and shareholder value.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional finance experience in Germany, ideally within industrial or technical industries.
• Strong track record in setting up professional reporting, liquidity management, and controlling systems.
• Experience with accounting for development projects in a technical/industrial environment.
• Fluent in English and German (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Structured, solution-oriented, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative, trustworthy, and empathetic approach.
• Motivation to continuously optimize processes and add value in a growth environment.

This is the perfect opportunity to take on an exciting new challenge and be part of the leading private company in the new European space race. You'll get to work with over 300 employees from more than 44 countries and have the opportunity to accelerate your professional and personal development.

Ready to make history with us?

Apply now! We're looking forward to receiving your application in German or English.

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG

Questions regarding this posting? We are available under hr@rfa.space .