Director Financial Planning

About the role

You will step into a high-impact leadership position where your financial expertise directly supports the strategic direction of a rapidly scaling aerospace company. As the Director – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will play a critical role in driving sound, timely business decisions for Destinus, in a dynamic growth environment. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for building and leading Destinus' global FP&A function. As the leader for FP&A, you will drive strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and cross-functional performance management across the company's multi-entity, multicurrency environment. Destinus is also active with M&A and integration activities, which add another analytical dimension.

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

• Lead the forecast and planning cadence, including strategic (5 year horizon), annual operating plan, quarterly committed forecasts (with risk and opportunity variances) and scenario modelling
• Build on, develop and retain a high-performing FP&A team across geographies that is capable of scaling with rapid growth and business complexity, including succession planning
• Deliver timely executive reporting, variance analysis, and insight-driven recommendations
• Support strategic finance activities (for example, M&A, fund raising, capital planning) including financial reporting governance (internal and external), analytics support, and IFRS and local GAAP alignment
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, HR, and product programs
• Lead FP&A systems, data automation, and reporting infrastructure

What You'll Need

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior FP&A roles, preferably in multinational, public companies
• MBA or graduate level education strongly preferred
• Advanced financial analytics, modelling and executive communication skills
• Strong IFRS, cost accounting, and project accounting knowledge
• High data fluency (for example, on topics such as data integrity, governance, automation, AI/ML, process controls)
• ERP experience (MS Dynamics preferred) and BI tools proficiency

• Primary business language - English

• German, Dutch or French beneficial but not necessary

Who You Are

You are a highly motivated finance leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-growing environments and enjoys building structure and elevating financial discipline. You bring a strong blend of analytical depth, business curiosity, and operational pragmatism. Energized by complexity and comfortable navigating ambiguity, you translate financial insights into clear, actionable plans for senior leaders across the organization.

You display practical empathy, and are a natural connector who partners effectively with engineering, operations, HR, programs, and strategy teams. You value transparency, accountability, and open communication, and know how to build trust quickly across diverse stakeholders and international locations. You understand how to build respect within and for your team, and develop talent as you build a resilient analytical capability.

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.