The Luxembourg System Integrator for Microsatellites & Aerospace Systems

• LuxSpace Sàrl is a member of the OHB group.

  LuxSpace vision is to technologically enable the use of Space by players with great missions on Earth. Leveraging our flight heritage and our 15+ years hands-on experience, our team builds the vision by reshaping the way microsatellite solutions and Space based services are conceived, developed, and delivered.

  LuxSpace focuses on:

• Complete microsatellite systems in the 20-200 Kg class
• Space systems and subsystems design, specification, procurement, manufacturing, integration, and testing. This includes structure, TT&C subsystems, electronics, Radio Frequency, power supply, AOCS, simulators, on- board software, GSEs and all major elements of satellites
• Satellite services and applications with a focus on Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Earth Observation (EO)

Today, LuxSpace employs a team of around 50 highly skilled and motivated professionals from more than 15 (mainly EU) countries and generates around 10-15 M€ revenues.

LuxSpace offers a dynamic and challenging, multinational, open minded and innovative work environment with a cooperative management culture and flexible working time options.

This position provides the ideal candidate with the opportunity to take on the end-responsibility as Head of Finance of an independent company within a growing successful international group in the space business.

Job Profile:

Together with the Management Team, the Head of Finance steers the company from a financial perspective and takes ownership of all company and project financial matters.

The Head of Finance reports to the LuxSpace Managing Director / CEO and works in close cooperation with the finance department of the holding company OHB SE.

Task to be performed:

• Lead the Controlling and Accounting team incl. Contract Management function
• Prepare - supported by the local accountant – and provide accurate and timely financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) in accordance with IFRS and Local GAAP
• Advise, support, and challenge the operational executives in all financial matters
• Be responsible for preparation and implementation of the company’s budgets and strategic planning
• Be involved in the commercial and controlling part of bids and running projects, ensure the interface between projects and commercial team works efficiently
• Ensure continuous development of the existing tools (e.g. ERP, BI, project software) and processes, in particular with respect to accurate project steering and reporting
• Closely monitor and steer the cash flow of the company
• Implement cost reduction and other measures to improve efficiency, identify financial risks and opportunities for the company
• Assure legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations

Candidate Profile:

Skills and background:

• Successfully completed Bachelor or Master's degree in a relevant discipline with an emphasis on accounting/controlling/finance or qualification as (international) certified accountant
• 5+ years proven experience in a business controller or a financial manager position ideally within a project-driven but as a minimum industrial environment
• Strong financial and accounting (IFRS) background, Lux GAAP knowledge would be a plus but not a requirement
• Understanding of project accounting/controlling contexts and the implications on balance sheet and P&L in accordance with IFRS principles
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills, knowledge of planning & reporting processes
• Ability to work under pressure, keep deadlines and plan personal workload effectively
• Experience in business with institutional clients (e.g. ESA) would be an asset

Personality:

• Hands-on attitude
• Business value, result and fact driven
• Takes initiatives, ownership, and responsibility

Languages:

• Fluent in English; German and French would be an asset but not a requirement

Permits:

• In line with applicable (immigration) legislation, all candidates must be eligible to live and work in Luxembourg / be an EU / EEA citizen, and possess all applicable work and residence permissions for Luxembourg.
• Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from the applicants as part of the recruitment process.
• In view of the nature of projects concerned and job profile, candidates may have to undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
• Readiness and eligibility for EU / NATO security clearance procedures may be required from candidates.

Work Environment:

• Dynamic, innovative, challenging
• Join our team of highly skilled and motivated space professionals.
• Living and working in Luxembourg info: www.guichet.lu 

Contract Type:

• Permanent employment contract
• Full-time (40 h / week)
• Flexible working time options

Your Online Application:

• Please in English language
• Let us know your motivation
• Your Curriculum Vitae (Europass appreciated)
• Kindly include your salary expectations (EUR annual gross)

Please apply solely online via the LuxSpace Career Page. Thank you!