Director of Finance; m​/f​/d

As Director of Finance, you are a key member of our Finance team and responsible for international correspondence with subsidiaries, the supervision and management of all aspects of the Group’s financial accounting and reporting, and the optimization of financial processes. Together with our world‑class team—currently 7 team members—you will play a central role in pushing the boundaries of drone technology.

You work closely with all stakeholders to ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision‑making through accurate and timely financial information. With these smooth financial processes, you support Quantum Systems in its mission to become the benchmark for aerial data‑capture solutions using unmanned aerial systems (sUAV).

• Financial planning:
  Support the annual budgeting process and long‑term financial planning. Jointly develop financial forecasts and projections to support strategic decision‑making and resource allocation.
• Investor relations:
  Support reporting to existing investors as well as coordinating and supporting financing rounds with potential new investors—from the due diligence process and communications through to document management.
• C‑level communication:
  Effectively communicate financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. Prepare the necessary analyses and information for strategic decision‑making.
• Project management:
  Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and improve efficiency. Initiate, lead, and monitor independent projects. Continuously optimize the Group‑wide ERP system as a single source of data.
• Cost reduction:
  Identify cost‑reduction levers to improve liquidity and independently drive these initiatives. Create opportunity and risk profiles to support decision‑making at C‑level.
• Liquidity management:
  Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure and optimise liquidity for operations. Monitor compliance with controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Team leadership:
  Lead, develop, and coach a team of finance professionals across accounting, treasury, controlling, and other functions. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous across all subsidiaries.
• Auditing:
  Main point of contact for internal and external audits. Responsible for coordinating audit activities, providing required documentation and explanations, and addressing audit findings on time.
• Tax compliance:
  Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, including timely filing of tax returns and payments. Work closely with external tax advisors to minimise tax liabilities and maximise tax efficiency.

• A university degree in business administration, finance, or a similar field; an MBA or CPA is an advantage.
• Experience in an international/global environment and familiarity with IFRS, ideally in a publicly listed company.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial management, ideally in the aerospace or technology sector.
• In‑depth knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial analysis.
• Proven success in leading and developing finance teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in English and German.
• A strong understanding of business contexts and the ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations.

• 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.

• 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…