Chief Financial Officer

Aistech Space is an international space technology company dedicated to the development, deployment, and operation of advanced thermal Earth observation satellite constellations. As part of its industrial scale-up and institutional consolidation phase, the company is seeking to appoint a
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
to join its executive leadership team.

The CFO will hold overall responsibility for the company's financial governance, compliance, and strategic financial management, ensuring robustness, transparency, and long-term sustainability in a highly capital-intensive, regulated, and international environment. The role will act as a key strategic partner to the CEO and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Define, implement, and oversee the company's financial strategy in alignment with corporate, industrial, and long-term growth objectives.
2. Lead all financial, accounting, controlling, and reporting activities at corporate and subsidiary level.
3. Ensure effective treasury management, including cash-flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and proactive management of treasury peaks linked to industrial, launch, and R&D cycles.
4. Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term financial planning, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and multi-year business plans.
5. Establish and maintain robust financial governance frameworks, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with Board and shareholder requirements.
6. Ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, corporate governance requirements, and internal policies across all operating jurisdictions.
7. Act as the primary counterpart for statutory and voluntary audit processes, coordinating and leading engagements with internationally recognized audit firms (Big4 or equivalent).
8. Oversee financial risk management processes, including financial, operational, and compliance risks, in coordination with executive management and external advisors.
9. Lead relationships with banks, investors, public funding bodies, institutional partners, and regulatory stakeholders.
10. Provide high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and decision-support to the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors.
11. Oversee tax planning activities and coordinate with external tax advisors and accounting firms.
12. Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, procedures, and compliance mechanisms.
13. Oversee financial systems and ERP platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, auditability, and data integrity (experience with Odoo is considered an asset).
14. Support corporate finance activities, including fundraising processes, due diligence, investor reporting, and strategic transactions.

Board & Committees Interaction

1. Act as a permanent executive interface with the
   Board of Directors
   , providing accurate, timely, and decision-oriented financial information.
2. Prepare and present financial reports, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow analyses, and risk assessments at Board meetings.
3. Support the Board in matters related to financial governance, compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities.
4. Actively participate in Board Committees as required, including but not limited to
   Audit Committee
   ,
   Risk & Compliance Committee
   , and
   Finance Committee
   .
5. Coordinate audit, compliance, and risk matters with committee members, external auditors, and legal advisors.
6. Support strategic decision-making at Board level, including investments, funding rounds, major contracts, and long-term industrial commitments.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

1. University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is highly valued.
2. Minimum
   8–10 years of progressive experience
   in senior financial leadership roles (CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance), preferably within technology, aerospace, industrial, or other capital-intensive environments.
3. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, treasury management, and cash-flow optimization.
4. Proven experience managing audits, compliance, and governance processes with Big4 or top-tier international audit firms.
5. Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting standards, regulatory compliance, and best practices in corporate governance.
6. Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, reporting, and analytical tools.
7. Executive-level leadership skills, with the ability to operate effectively at Board and shareholder level.
8. Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making capabilities.
9. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial and compliance matters to non-financial stakeholders.
10. Full professional fluency in English is required; Spanish is highly desirable.

Experience with Odoo ERP systems will be considered a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• A senior executive appointment within a strategic and fast-growing space technology company.
• Direct involvement in corporate governance, financial strategy, and long-term value creation.
• Exposure to international investors, institutional programs, and public-private partnerships.
• Competitive executive compensation package, commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
• Hybrid working model, offering
  up to 5 days of remote work per month
  , subject to operational requirements.
• Long-term professional development and growth opportunities.

What You'll Gain by Joining Us

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and respectful team.

Enjoy a stable, permanent contract with a fast-growing company.

Flexible working hours and hybrid work: 5 days/month from home.

Competitive salary and flexible retribution through Cobee.

Free access to paddle tennis courts and an on-site gym.

Daily fresh fruit and coffee to keep you energized.

Work in an international, diverse environment.

23 vacation days, plus December 24 & 31 off.

Location: Vallsolana Garden Business Park.

Got something unique to bring to Aistech Space?

Apply today and join us in revolutionizing Earth observation