Financial Controller (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities
Take over accounting from our external provider and build robust in-house processes, including month-end and year-end close
Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 and manage VAT returns (Making Tax Digital, import VAT), coordinating with external accountants, auditors, payroll and tax advisers
Deliver monthly group reporting to the German parent company, including the mapping of UK GAAP to German GAAP (HGB), and manage intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing support
Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analyses; own product costing, standard costs and inventory valuation
Monitor cash flow and liquidity and support working capital management
Oversee operational purchasing and EU import processes (customs, EORI, rules of origin) for the UK site, acting as the local contact for the central procurement team in Germany
Support the ERP implementation as UK Finance Key User, from requirements, master data and testing through to internal controls, data migration and user training
Act as a trusted business partner to the UK Managing Director on pricing, cost control and commercial decisions, and translate group requirements into practical local processes
Basic Qualification
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience with a strong track record
Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role within a subsidiary of an international group
Solid understanding of inventory accounting and product costing
Experience of running month-end and preparing year-end accounts under FRS 102
Hands-on knowledge of UK VAT, including import VAT
Advanced Excel skills and confidence with accounting and ERP systems
Comfortable working in a small team where you are both strategic and hands-on
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance colleagues
Desired Experience
Experience of purchasing processes in a stock-holding or manufacturing environment
Experience of reporting into an overseas parent company, ideally German-owned
Knowledge of post-Brexit customs procedures
Benefits
Christmas bonus on top
Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
30 days of vacation to fully recharge
Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
1 day of remote work per week
Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas
Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup
Location
This role will be based in Glasgow, Scotland. This position requires availability to travel frequently to our facilities in Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany or our test and launch facilities in Europe, including at short notice and for extended periods, in line with company needs.
Glasgow has a strong aerospace and advanced manufacturing community with world class small satellite manufacturers, HyImpulse’s potential customers, located there. More satellites are built in Glasgow than any other place outside California, a dynamic and thriving environment in which to join a New Space company.
Ranked number 2 UK city for work-life balance (Startups Cities Index 2022), low housing and living costs, high internet speeds - a city internationally recognised for its openness, resilience, trust and friendliness, Glasgow is one of the top destinations for science, engineering innovation and design in Europe.
From top events, attractions and cultural festivals to the city's iconic music venues, a diverse and award-winning food and drink scene and the largest retail destination in the UK outside of London, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. Over 90 parks and gardens, city cycling routes, the River Clyde, and the Clyde and Forth Canal, offers urban tranquillity as well as the welcome buzz of a city.
Beyond Glasgow’s thriving urban social scene, it is the perfect base to explore Scotland. Stunning scenery in the form of rolling hills, glens and lochs are reachable within half an hour’s drive of the city centre and outdoor sports such as hillwalking, climbing, sailing, hiking and mountain biking are popular weekend pursuits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.
About Us
HyImpulse is developing launch vehicles based on innovative hybrid propulsion technology and is constantly pushing boundaries beyond the limits within multiple disciplines to provide competitive low-cost and sustainable access to space. We are looking for exceptional talents who are passionate about rockets, ready to work in a fast-paced environment and take on challenging projects.

Work arrangement
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