Financial Controller

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Join ispace EUROPE – Pioneering Lunar Exploration from Luxembourg

With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the US, ispace is a global leader in lunar exploration. Our European branch, based in Luxembourg, is uniquely positioned at the heart of rover design, development, and operations.

We’re building the foundations of a sustainable lunar economy — and expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth.

At ispace EU, engineers, business experts, and creatives work side by side to turn bold ideas into reality, driven by our mission: “Expand our Planet, Expand our Future.”

TITLE: Financial Controller  

LOCATION: Luxembourg

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Administrative & Finance Director, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen our finance team, take the lead on controlling and analytical accounting, and own the planning, analysis and reporting cycle. You will work in close collaboration with the Administrative & Finance Director and the broader finance team, combining a strategic, business-partnering posture with hands-on execution. This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports; it leads through expertise and collaboration rather than line management. In our fast-moving startup environment, adaptability and a readiness to get into the detail are essential.

• Run the annual budget and periodic forecasting process, including cash flow projections, in coordination with Division leads, HR and the holding.
• Produce monthly and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis, turning numbers into clear, decision-ready insight for management and the Japanese parent.
• Take the lead on analytical (cost) accounting and cost controlling across projects, programs and activities.
• Work with the business teams on the financial aspects of RFQ/ITT responses and contract negotiations, including pricing, costing and profitability analysis.
• Partner with Accounting on accurate actuals, month-end close and reconciliations, ensuring reporting and analytical accounting tie back to the books.
• Support finance projects and transformation initiatives (ERP and process improvements, transfer pricing) and the continuous improvement of financial controls and tools.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; professional qualification a plus.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience spanning controlling/FP&A and accounting, ideally with exposure to a project- or contract-driven environment.
• Strong command of budgeting, analytical accounting and management reporting; familiarity with Lux GAAP and IFRS is advantageous.
• Highly proficient with Excel and comfortable building and maintaining dashboards; ERP experience welcome (Odoo a plus).
• Rigorous, analytical and autonomous, with the interpersonal skills to work as a team player across technical and non-technical functions.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Why Join ispace EUROPE?

At ispace EU, we’re not just building lunar rovers — we’re shaping the future of space exploration from our base in Luxembourg. As part of a global team spanning Japan, the US, and Europe, we’re on a mission to create a sustainable lunar economy and expand humanity’s reach beyond Earth.

Join a diverse, fast-moving team where engineers, creatives, and business minds work side by side to turn bold ideas into reality. If you're ready to make history — and have fun doing it — we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s go to the Moon together.

Learn more about our recent activities here: https://ispace-inc.com/news-en.

We welcome candidates with diverse experience levels and evaluate the best fit on an individual basis. Your final job level and salary will be determined based on your skills, experience, and the impact you can bring to the role.