Business Controller

Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial), España

About PLD Space

Founded in 2011, PLD Space is a high-tech engineering, manufacturing and service-driven company, with deep track record and expertise in space launch technologies.

We are a trusted global championing industry leader disrupting the pathway to space access. We are on a mission to reach new heights by making space more accessible, supporting missions that will make us smarter, safer and wealthier.

Our purpose is to propel new futures, to enable progress from space and enrich peoples’ lives on Earth, by moving new economies, people and world forward.

Mission 

The mission is to ensure the effective management of the company’s financial resources while supporting its strategic goals. This role focuses on overseeing financial planning, cost control, and operational efficiency, providing strategic insights to guide business decisions, and driving financial performance across departments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the preparation of accurate financial forecasts and models aligned with the company’s development goals, considering aspects like production volumes, headcount, capital expenditure, and resource allocation.
• Conduct regular variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual performance and budgeted targets, providing insights into operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with operations and manufacturing teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and waste minimization, supporting the company's goal of industrial scalability and efficiency.
• Supervise capital expenditure planning, ensuring the appropriate allocation of funds for industrial equipment, facilities, and expansion projects that support production capacity and technological advancement.
• Monitor cash flow closely to ensure the financial stability of the company, facilitating the smooth execution of industrialization projects while optimizing liquidity for working capital needs.

Necessary Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in finance or enrolled in financial certifications such as CFA are preferred
• 2 years of minimum experience in consulting or financial analysis positions for demanding industries with a strong focus on the defense or aerospace sector.
• Experience working and modelling three financial statements, business cases, capacity forecast, etc.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Physiotherapy within our facilities
• 50% discount on your health insurance
• You can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.
• Healthy snacks and lots of fruit

Find balance

• 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
• Flexible work schedule

Never stop learning

• We encourage practical learning
• We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork

Focus on your financial future

• Childcare flexible contributions
• Restaurant tickets
• Transport flexible contributions
• Training support

 

Values

We have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.

• Teamwork.
• Hard work.
• Dynamism.
• Commitment.
• Keep it simple.

 

Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!