Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager, you will be a key part of our Finance Team, supporting the local manufacturing of advanced drone systems in Romania. Together with our World-Class Team, you will play an empowering role in delivering systems for one of Romania's most significant defense procurement programs, with drone assembly taking place entirely in Romania under the European SAFE initiative. The Romanian production site will not only support local defense programs but will also contribute to fulfilling customer orders across Europe and support the delivery of mission-critical systems for Ukraine, reinforcing Quantum Systems' commitment to strengthening European security and defense capabilities.

As part of this strategic investment, Quantum Systems is rapidly expanding its presence in Romania and plans to hire up to 50 employees in 2026 and up to 150 employees in 2027. The Brasov site will become a key manufacturing and operational hub within our European production network, creating exciting opportunities for professionals who want to contribute to cutting-edge defense and autonomous technology programs.

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You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Global Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, and Leadership teams to establish and manage the financial operations of Quantum Systems Romania. As part of the global Finance organization, your mission will be to ensure financial transparency, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and sound financial planning while supporting the growth and scaling of our Romanian operations.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Lead all finance and accounting activities for the Romanian entity.

• Ensure compliance with Romanian accounting, tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes in coordination with global finance teams.

• Prepare financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts.

• Monitor financial performance and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.

• Develop and maintain financial controls, policies, and governance processes.

• Manage cash flow planning, liquidity forecasting, and working capital optimization.

• Coordinate tax filings, audits, and interactions with external advisors, auditors, and authorities.

• Support cost controlling activities and drive transparency across manufacturing and operational expenses.

• Collaborate with leadership teams to develop financial plans supporting site growth and expansion.

• Ensure accurate accounting for inventory, manufacturing costs, fixed assets, and operational expenditures.

• Support ERP implementation, financial system improvements, and process optimization initiatives.

• Build and develop local finance capabilities in alignment with global standards and best practices.

What you bring to the team:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Several years of experience in finance, accounting, controlling, or financial management positions.

• Strong knowledge of Romanian accounting standards, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Experience managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Strong understanding of cost accounting and financial controlling within manufacturing environments.

• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

• Experience coordinating audits and external financial stakeholders.

• Ability to work effectively within an international and rapidly growing organization.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, or other industrial sectors is an advantage.

• Professional fluency in English.

• Romanian language
  

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.
  

About us:

Quantum Systems develops advanced autonomous systems for defense and security operations across multiple domains, powered by integrated software and AI.

Quantum Systems is at the forefront of AI-powered aerial, ground, naval robotics, developing a family of smart systems that go far beyond traditional drones. Built on a foundation of in-house hardware, software and AI, our systems transform data into critical insights, empowering decision-making across security, defense and public safety, as well as for the commercial, industrial and GIS sectors. Our vertically integrated system with industry leading endurance, enable seamless interoperability and software interconnectivity. On-board AI powers multi-modality sensing, autonomous navigation, anti-jamming, swarm operations and more.

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.