(Senior) Manager Accounting and Finance Operations

Job description

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability At Hypersonica , we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast. By joining Hypersonica , you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously. We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence. What you'll do Accounting, Group Consolidation & Reporting Work with finance / accounting team and external advisors on improving and running Hypersonica’s accounting processes Design an implement processes to ensure compliance with German pricing law (LSP, Marktpreisansatz) Prepare / oversee statutory accounts for the German entity (HGB) and support audit process Support with hands-on bookkeeping tasks (prepare invoices for external bookkeeping) Tax Compliance & Coordination Oversee tax compliance for German entity, coordinating with external advisors Operate and document the intercompany transfer-pricing arrangements, and maintain contemporaneous TP documentation Support corporate tax coordination, including monitoring of loss-carryforward positions and correct treatment of GWG / AfA in the German entity Controlling & Management Reporting Support on building the controlling function from the ground up: cost-centre and cost-carrier accounting, including the setup of respective structures in SAP CO Establish project controlling for R&D programmes and government contracts — cost attribution, WIP tracking, and margin analysis at the programme level Support budgeting and forecasting across the entity, consolidated, and cash-flow layers; partner with FP&A on the annual budget and rolling forecasts ERP / SAP & Process Support SAP implementation, migration, and FI…