(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