About PLD Space
PLD Space is an international space services company with in‑house engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to transporting satellites and humans into space, vertically integrating engineering, testing, manufacturing and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and its LINCE manned capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions.
With a team of more than 450 employees and 350 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates one launch base in the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it has more than 188,000m2 of own industrial infrastructures.
Teamwork, courage, determination and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous, independent satellite space access capability, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer best‑in‑class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities.
Mission
Your mission as Financial Business Controller will be to ensure the integrity, transparency, and reliability of financial information, supporting effective decision‑making and sustainable business performance.
Responsibilities
* Review and validate monthly financial closings, ensuring the quality and consistency of information.
* Analyze variances (actual vs budget / forecast / prior year) and identify key business drivers.
* Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts in coordination with different departments.
* Monitor and control CAPEX and OPEX, identifying deviations and optimization opportunities.
* Prepare and monitor the cash flow report, ensuring visibility over liquidity and funding needs.
* Develop clear, decision‑oriented financial reports.
* Act as a financial business partner to corporate and operational teams, providing insights and recommendations.
* Develop financial models and contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting processes and financial tools.
* Ensure proper application of financial policies and internal controls.
Necessary Requirements
* Degree in Business Administration, Economics or similar
* Valuable Master and/or MBA in Business Administration or similar
* At least 3 years of experience in described functions (controlling, FP&A or similar financial roles)
* Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting
* Experience in monitoring and controlling CAPEX and OPEX.
* Data analysis, financial modeling, business intelligence
Required Competences
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to work cross‑functionally and build strong relationships across teams.
* High level of ownership and accountability.
* Fluent in English.
* French is a plus.
* Conversational in Spanish.
* Results‑oriented
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Autonomy
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
* Teamwork
* Hard work
* Dynamism
* Commitment
* Keep it simple
Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!
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