Senior FP&A Controller (m/f/d)

📍 Gilching, Bayern, Germany

As a  Senior FP&A Controller , you will play a key role in driving the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis processes. This is a highly operational and hands-on role with a clear focus on  FP&A excellence , ensuring high-quality financial transparency and actionable insights for decision-making. You will work closely with the Head of Controlling and business stakeholders across the organisation to translate operational performance into financial outcomes. Your work will directly influence short- and mid-term steering of the business by delivering reliable forecasts, deep-dive analyses, and clear financial narratives. The role offers  future leadership potential , including the opportunity to take on responsibility for a junior team member as the function grows. What is your Day to Day Mission: Financial Planning & Forecasting Support and drive the  annual budgeting process  across departments Maintain and continuously improve the  rolling forecast , ensuring accuracy and timely updates Prepare mid-term financial plans and support long-range planning processes Develop and run  scenario analyses  (e.g. sensitivities, what-if analyses) to support business decisions Operational Performance Reporting & Insights Establish and drive  operational reporting cadences , including  weekly KPI check-ins  with key stakeholders Monitor financial and operational KPIs, ensuring  full transparency on performance, risks, and opportunities Perform ongoing variance and trend analyses based on latest operational data and forecasts Translate data into  clear, actionable insights  to support timely decision-making Support the preparation of ad-hoc analyses and management updates outside of formal MEC reporting cycles Business Partnering Act as a  financial partner  to selected departments, supporting them in planning and performance tracking Challenge assumptions and provide financial guidance to improve decision-making Build financial models and business cases (e.g. cost initiatives, investments, headcount planning) Data, Tools & Processes Work with and further develop  planning and forecasting tools (e.g. Anaplan) Ensure data consistency between FP&A tools, BI systems, and ERP Contribute to the  automation and standardisation  of FP&A processes Improve data quality and reporting efficiency on an ongoing basis What you bring to the team: Have  4–7 years of experience in FP&A / Controlling , with a strong operational focus Have hands-on experience in  budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling Are confident working with modern planning tools (Anaplan is a strong plus) Have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, combined with a business mindset Are able to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations Are comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Are fluent in English (German is a plus) Nice to Have Initial  leadership or mentoring experience , or strong motivation to take on leadership responsibility Experience in a  scaling or transformation environment Exposure to  BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) Basic knowledge of  data analysis tools (e.g. SQL, Python) Professional qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA) What Success Looks Like Accurate, reliable, and forward-looking  forecasts and financial plans High-frequency, transparent  operational performance tracking  enabling fast decision-making Strong collaboration with business stakeholders, enabling better performance steering Readiness to  take on leadership responsibility  as the team expands Continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and data quality Why Quantum-Systems: A key role in a high-growth tech company shaping the future of autonomous systems. Exposure to C-level leadership , board reporting, and strategic finance decision-making. Opportunity to design and implement scalable FP&A infrastructure for a global enterprise. Competitive compensation, personal development opportunities, and hybrid working flexibility. We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus. We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary. We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data. We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth. Our benefits: Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later. Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance. Mobile working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working. Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy. Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia. Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together. Lunch-Card: Be powerful with delicious energy, daily lunch budget is sponsored. Company Shuttle: Enjoy our convenient shuttle service that picks you up from Laim in Munich and brings you to our location, with return trips at the end of the workday. About us: Quantum Systems specialises in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, public sectors. Our commitment: We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success. At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential. Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow