Junior Financial Controller - German speaker (m/f/d) Munich, Bavaria or Karlsruhe, Baden/Württemberg

Junior Financial Controller - German speaker (m/f/d)

At Alpine Eagle, we are building the future of airborne defence. As a fast-growing and international deep-tech company, we specialise in aerospace engineering, defence systems, and machine learning — developing the world’s first swarm-based, airborne counter-drone system. Our mission is to change the threats facing critical infrastructure and frontline defence by combining cutting-edge AI with aerospace-grade engineering to give democracies and institutions the edge they need to protect themselves in the 21st century. Alpine Eagle is more than a defence company — it's a call to action. We’re looking for people who want to help shape the next generation of aerial security systems — and build something that truly matters.

We want to reinforce a culture where great ideas can flourish, and great people collaborate. Help us grow and succeed!

How you will make an impact

We are looking for a motivated Junior Financial Controller to support the day-to-day operations and compliance of our finance function. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth financial processes and help build accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly financial data for submission to the external accounting and tax advisory firm.
• Process accounts payable transactions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of all vendor agreements and assess their cash flow implications.
• Ensure the compliance, functionality, and optimization of the group’s financial software, including bank integrations, expense management systems, and budgeting tools.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support financial oversight.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive finance processes.
• Ensure timely completion and coordination of all mandatory monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions. Act as the primary liaison for the exchange of required data and documentation.

What you need to be successful

• Degree in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a controlling role, ideally within a startup or international business environment. Experience as a working student counts.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Google Sheets, Datev UnternehmOnline, experience with financial software tools.
• Strong attention to detail and results.
• Business-fluent German and English language skills are mandatory for this role.

At Alpine Eagle, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity.

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