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# (Senior) Manager Accounting and Finance Operations at Hypersonica

- **Company:** Hypersonica
- **Location:** Munich, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hypersonica-prod/81816800-e252-4f00-99a5-39192049f50e

## 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/CO module extension projects in coordination with other functions

- Drive process automation and continuous improvement within the ERP environment

Export Control & Trade Compliance

- Serve as the finance and accounting interface to export control: ensure that invoicing, revenue recognition, and shipment/milestone workflows are aligned with export-licence status under the German AWV/AWG framework, EU dual-use rules, and UK export controls

- Flag transactions with export-control or end-use sensitivity for review, working with legal / compliance ownership of the licensing process itself

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering

- Work directly with senior stakeholders to create transparency and build out Hypersonica's process landscape

- Support the Director Finance and Strategic Finance team on due-diligence processes, fundraising data rooms, and board-level financial reporting

## Who you are

- You are a finance generalist with a strong fundament in accounting and/or controlling
- Significant experience (7+ years) in a (group) accounting or financial controller role, ideally in a setting spanning multiple legal entities
- 3+ years in a finance function of a company delivering defence / public body projects
- A degree in business administration, economics, or a related field, or an equivalent professional qualification (e.g. Bilanzbuchhalter, Steuerberater, ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
- You are willing to challenge the status quo and bring forward own experience and best practices
- Hands-on SAP experience required (FI & CO module minimum)
- Solid technical knowledge of HGB; IFRS familiarity required, UK GAAP a plus
- Working knowledge of corporate tax and VAT in at least Germany
- German speaker, working proficiency in English

At Hypersonica, every hire raises the bar. We are deliberately small, intensely capable, and deeply mission-driven. If this role feels like a strong fit, or if you believe you bring something exceptional that goes beyond the description, we encourage you to apply.

Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.

You can apply directly to this role or reach out to Nathan Sweeney, Head of Talent. We review every application and aim to respond to all candidates within two weeks, whether the answer is yes or no.

## About Hypersonica

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hypersonica is a European defence and aerospace company developing next-generation hypersonic systems for military and civilian applications, focused on strengthening Europe's sovereign technological edge.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; investors include Plural and SPRIND)
- **Headquarters**: Munich area, Germany (with a wholly owned subsidiary in London, UK)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Dr. Philipp Kerth (CEO) and Dr. Marc Ewenz (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Defence, aerospace, hypersonics
- **Target customers**: European governments and allied defence organisations (B2G/B2B)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To equip Europe with the sovereign, technological edge it needs to deter military aggression and uphold freedom and independence in a more dangerous world.” [hypersonica.com/en/](https://www.hypersonica.com/en/)

## Products & Services
- **Hypersonic Systems (Military & Civilian)** : Next-generation hypersonic flight vehicles designed for deep-strike capabilities and potential future autonomous space-access. The company emphasises rapid iteration, modular architecture, and cost reduction. Product type: Hardware + integrated systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric (Funding)** : Backed by Plural (Europe-based VC) and SPRIND (German federal innovation agency). Funding amounts not publicly disclosed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Plural (Partner Ian Hogarth), SPRIND (Director Rafael Laguna de la Vera)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Flight testing announced for February 2026 at Andøya, Norway
  - “Flight-ready in months” (vs. industry norm of years)
  - 80% cost reduction claim vs. traditional development
  - Aligned with UK‑German Trinity House Agreement on advanced defence technologies
  - Growing government interest in deep-strike capabilities across Europe

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed of development** – rapid iteration from design to flight-ready hardware (months, not years)
- **Cost efficiency** – claims to reduce development costs by 80%
- **Modular architecture** – systems that can evolve in real time to maintain operational superiority
- **European sovereignty** – rooted in Munich and London, with explicit mission to reduce dependence on non-European suppliers

## Strategic Focus
- Accelerate flight testing and fielding of hypersonic systems for European defence customers
- Expand engineering and business teams across Munich and London
- Build on the UK‑German Trinity House Agreement and similar government partnerships
- Maintain technological lead through rapid prototyping and modular design

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven “A‑Team” focused on European resilience and cutting-edge physics. Emphasis on speed, autonomy, and impact.
- **Work Policy**: On‑site roles in Munich (HQ) and London. Roles include AIT Engineer, Avionics Manager, Flight Dynamics Engineer, and various engineering and technician positions.
- **Hiring Process**: May use AI tools to assist with resume review and candidate assessment; final decisions made by humans. Transparency on AI usage provided.
- **Perks/Engineering Culture**: Not explicitly detailed, but the company presents a fast-paced, high-stakes environment working on some of the most demanding physics in aerospace.

## Sources
1. [hypersonica.com/en/](https://www.hypersonica.com/en/) – Homepage and mission statement
2. [hypersonica.com/en/company/](https://www.hypersonica.com/en/company/) – Leadership, investors, and company details
3. [hypersonica.com/en/careers/](https://www.hypersonica.com/en/careers/) – Careers page and founding team messaging
4. [jobs.lever.co/hypersonica-prod](https://jobs.lever.co/hypersonica-prod) – Open positions and hiring practices

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