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

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!

Do you feel that you fit the description, but don't think you fulfill all the criteria 100%? Apply to us anyway.

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

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.