Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager (m/f/d)

Quantum-Systems designs, develops, and manufactures autonomous aerial systems that merge cutting-edge hardware with advanced AI and analytics software. Our drones are used worldwide across defense, intelligence, and commercial applications. Following our Series C financing, we are scaling globally and advancing the professionalization of our finance and operational structures to support sustainable, long-term growth.

We are seeking a proactive and analytical FP&A Manager to join our growing Finance team. You will play a critical role in shaping Quantum-Systems’ financial architecture, long-term forecasting, and reporting infrastructure as we evolve into a mature, globally integrated organization. This position requires a blend of financial modeling expertise, business partnering, and strategic acumen. You’ll work closely with leadership across engineering, production, sales, and R&D to ensure financial clarity and drive informed decision-making

What is your Day-to-Day Mission:

Strategic Financial Planning

• Own and continuously improve the annual budget, rolling forecast, and long-range plan (LRP) to align with company OKRs and strategic goals.

• Build bottom-up financial models covering hardware, software (recurring SaaS), and services revenue streams.

• Support scenario planning and stress testing for key strategic initiatives, product launches, and global expansion efforts.

  Reporting & Insights

• Prepare monthly management reports and board materials, analyzing performance vs. forecast and identifying key business drivers.

• Enhance visibility into unit economics, margin development, and capital efficiency across global subsidiaries.

• Develop interactive dashboards in Power BI and contribute to Anaplan model design and governance.

  Business Partnering

• Collaborate with department heads to translate operational metrics into actionable financial insights.

• Support pricing, manufacturing cost analysis, and revenue forecasting for large-scale government contracts.

• Advise leadership on investment prioritization, R&D ROI, and market expansion strategies.

  Financial Process Optimization & Maturity

• Drive the standardization and automation of financial processes to support scalable global operations.

• Implement controls and ensure data integrity in line with best-in-class corporate governance practices (IFRS / US-GAAP).

• Support finance transformation initiatives, including ERP integration, Anaplan automation, and audit preparedness.

• Partner with Corporate Development on valuation modeling and strategic investment analysis.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (required).

• 2–5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or consulting (ideally in tech, aerospace, or manufacturing).

• Deep proficiency in Excel / Power BI and financial modeling; experience with Anaplan is highly advantageous.

• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and IFRS reporting standards.

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Fluency in English required; German at C1 level is a strong plus.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment under tight timelines

Why Quantum-Systems:

• 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.

Our benefits:

• 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 you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working.

• Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.

• Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.

• Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together.

• Lunch-Card: Be powerful with delicious energy, daily lunch budget is sponsored.

• Company Shuttle: Enjoy our convenient shuttle service that picks you up from Pasing in Munich and brings you to our location, with return trips at the end of the workday.

About us:

Quantum Systems specializes in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, public sectors.

Our commitment:

We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.