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Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner

Helsing
Location
Munich
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong post-qualification experience holding a recognized professional finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)
  • Highly advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities, including DCF, IRR, NPV, and complex scenario-analysis models
  • Proven track record in a commercial finance or business partnering role within high-tech manufacturing, aerospace, defense, deep tech, automotive, or capital-intensive engineering
  • Extensive experience building, presenting, and defending robust business cases to senior executives
  • Familiarity with European defense procurement processes and commercial auditing requirements of government cost-plus contracts
  • Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-finance professionals
What the job really is

As a Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner at Helsing, you will play a crucial role in driving investment decisions by leading financial appraisals of new initiatives and developing complex business cases for R&D programs and manufacturing scale-ups. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to track investment metrics, manage costs, and support defense bids, ensuring that financial insights are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and VSOP options
  • Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
  • Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
  • Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant responsibility in financial decision-making and requires strong collaboration across various teams
  • The company operates in a highly technical and ethical domain, which may present unique challenges
  • The emphasis on diversity and encouragement for underrepresented groups to apply may indicate a commitment to inclusivity, but also highlights potential gaps in current representation
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