Financial Analyst / Cost Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Financial Analyst / Cost Engineer (Aerospace): Managing finance exercises and cost calculations for space and defence projects with an accent on operational planning and standardization. Focus on risk assessment, costing methodology, and consolidating industrial costbases for complex development programs.

Location: Manching, Germany

Company

A leading provider of operational systems and engineering services for space and defence organisations.

What you will do

• Consolidate and prepare finance exercises including Operational Planning, EAC, Forecasts, and Budgets.
• Implement standardization and automation strategies for monthly closing reporting.
• Conduct deep analysis on specific cost calculations and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Assess risks and opportunities in costing and identify key cost drivers.
• Support supplier negotiations and contribute to strategic go/no-go decisions.
• Coordinate industrial workpackages for ED & FCAS programs across production and procurement.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline, ideally with an Engineering background.
• At least 5 years of experience in Controlling, Financial Analysis, or Project/Cost management.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana is required.
• Fluent English required.
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team with an international mindset.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in German or Spanish.

Culture & Benefits

• Exciting and dynamic international working environment.
• Commitment to gender diversity and overall inclusivity.
• Respectful work environment focused on combating discrimination.