Lead Financial Planning & Analysis (m/f/d)

As Lead of FP&A , you will be the central driver of financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support at ARX Robotics. Reporting directly to the Director Finance, you will build and lead the FP&A function, deliver actionable financial insights to the leadership team, and ensure robust planning processes that support the company's growth trajectory in the European defense market.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Own and drive the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning

• Develop and maintain integrated financial models covering P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow

• Coordinate cross-functional input from engineering, operations, commercial, and HR to build consolidated plans

Business Performance Analysis

• Deliver monthly and quarterly financial performance reporting to the C-Level and board

• Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs. forecast) and provide clear, actionable commentary

• Track and report on key financial and operational KPIs across the business

Strategic Decision Support

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Director Finance, CFO and wider leadership team

• Provide financial analysis and business cases for strategic initiatives, including new product launches, market entry, partnerships, and M&A opportunities

• Model and evaluate different growth scenarios and their financial implications

Revenue & Project Controlling

• Support revenue forecasting and project-level financial tracking in collaboration with commercial and program management teams

• Analyze project margins, milestone-based revenue recognition, and advance payment structures

• Drive visibility into unit economics and fully loaded cost structures

Working Capital & Cash Flow

• Oversee cash flow planning and forecasting in collaboration with the Treasury Manager

• Monitor working capital KPIs (DSO, DPO, DIO) and drive optimization initiatives

• Ensure alignment between operational plans and liquidity requirements

Team Leadership & Process Building

• Build, lead, and develop the FP&A team as the company scales

• Establish scalable FP&A processes, tools, and reporting standards

• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of planning and BI tools

• Foster a data-driven culture across the finance function and the broader organization

Stakeholder & Investor Reporting

• Prepare financial materials for board meetings, investor updates, and funding rounds
• Support the Director Finance and CFO in external reporting requirements and stakeholder communication
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial narratives across all reporting channels

Your Profile

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus
• 6-10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or management consulting with a strong financial focus
• Proven track record of building or significantly scaling an FP&A function
• Deep expertise in financial modeling , scenario analysis, and business case development
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow dynamics
• Experience with project-based or milestone-driven revenue models is highly desirable
• Proficiency in ERP systems and modern FP&A/BI tools (e.g., SAP 4/Hana Public Cloud , Looker Studios , or similar)
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills - ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage
• Leadership experience with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scaling environment with evolving processes
• Awareness of defense industry dynamics, compliance requirements, or public-sector contracting is a plus

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
• Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
• Room for professional growth and development
• Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups

About us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!

ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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