Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Strategic Finance & Defense Industry Growth (m/w/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin, Munich (DEU), Remote, Bochum (DEU), Lviv (UKR), Munich Hybrid, Different Hubs all over Europe, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Warschau, Paris

Your mission

Develop and execute financial strategies to scale UAV defense technology operations and global expansion
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to align with company growth and R&D objectives
Manage capital allocation, fundraising, and investor relations for venture-backed and government-funded projects
Ensure compliance with defense sector financial regulations, including ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and export control policies
Optimize cost structures and pricing models for UAV hardware, software, and SaaS-based monetization strategies
Drive financial risk management, tax optimization, and contract negotiation for government and commercial sales
Lead M&A initiatives, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships to expand technological capabilities
Work closely with government affairs teams to secure defense contracts, grants, and funding programs (NATO, DoD, EDF, DARPA)

Your profile

10+ years experience in finance, investment, or strategic financial management, preferably in aerospace, defense, or deep-tech sectors
Expertise in capital markets, venture financing, and government contract structuring
Strong knowledge of defense procurement, cost-plus contracting, and multi-year financial planning
Experience with ERP, financial analytics, and compliance frameworks (GAAP, IFRS, SOX, ITAR financial controls)
Proven track record in managing large-scale budgets and securing institutional funding

Nice to have

Background in dual-use technology commercialization and military-civilian funding strategies
Experience in mergers, acquisitions, and international defense market expansion
Knowledge of AI-driven financial modeling and risk analysis for high-tech defense projects

Why us?

Join us to shape the future of AI-driven defense!

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We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form. 

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.

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About us

We are a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting-edge innovation, and drive to use your skills to create next generation solutions, this is an opportunity for you!

What We Do: We are developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams, working together to address emerging security challenges. Our primary mission is to defend against AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale, such as drone swarms and other UXVs.

Who We Are: Based in Munich, Berlin and Bochum we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture—valuing the collaboration that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.

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