Imagine leading the financial strategy of a company that’s revolutionizing aerospace industry. As Director of Strategic Planning & Financial Analysis at Destinus, you won’t just manage budgets—you’ll architect the financial backbone of groundbreaking technology. You’ll oversee multi-year financial planning and strategy, providing critical insights to the CEO and CFO for high-stakes decision-making and capital allocation. Leading financial due diligence and analysis for strategic projects, M&A, and key investments at the Group level, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-speed aviation. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and want to drive innovation at the forefront of aerospace, this is your opportunity to make a difference. 🚀

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

Multi-Year Financial Planning & Strategic Forecasting

• Lead the multi-year financial planning process, providing insights to the CEO and CFO to support strategic decision-making.
• Conduct financial stress testing and scenario modeling to assess the resilience of the company's business model under different economic conditions.
• Develop and refine capital allocation strategies, ensuring optimal distribution of resources across business units and investment opportunities.

Strategic Financial Analysis & Business Decision Support

• Perform in-depth financial analysis for strategic projects, new business initiatives, and expansion opportunities, providing clear recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead scenario analysis to assess potential financial and operational impacts of strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term growth strategy.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Investment Strategy

• Oversee financial due diligence for M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, ensuring thorough risk assessment and valuation accuracy.
• Develop and present investment cases to senior leadership, assessing feasibility, ROI, and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Support post-merger integration efforts, ensuring financial alignment and realization of synergies.

Risk Management & Financial Governance

• Design and implement a comprehensive risk management framework, identifying and mitigating financial, operational, and market risks.
• Collaborate with business leaders and finance teams to establish robust financial controls and governance mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability.

Process Improvement & Financial Systems Optimization

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure seamless integration between strategic planning tools and ERP systems, driving automation and accuracy in financial data management.
• Continuously refine financial models, methodologies, and reporting frameworks to enhance decision-making capabilities.

What You´ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in MNC. Experience in working in an international context, both at business and corporate levels and in times of growth or undergoing major transformation/change is a must.
• Good understanding of financial statements and processes
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and tooling.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional European languages (Dutch, French, German, or Spanish) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are:
If you are a results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has experience managing cross-border cash management activities, with a hands-on mentality, strong analytical mindset, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in diverse, multi-cultural settings, then you excel at proactively solving problems. You prioritize integrity and professionalism in all interactions and demonstrate strong organizational skills, allowing you to effectively manage competing deadlines while ensuring timely and efficient outcomes.

Why Join Us?

✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

🚀 Destinus – Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.