Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager, you will be a key part of our Finance Team, supporting the local manufacturing of advanced drone systems in Romania. Together with our World-Class Team, you will play an empowering role in delivering systems for one of Romania's most significant defense procurement programs, with drone assembly taking place entirely in Romania under the European SAFE initiative. The Romanian production site will not only support local defense programs but will also contribute to fulfilling customer orders across Europe and support the delivery of mission-critical systems for Ukraine, reinforcing Quantum Systems' commitment to strengthening European security and defense capabilities.

As part of this strategic investment, Quantum Systems is rapidly expanding its presence in Romania and plans to hire up to 50 employees in 2026 and up to 150 employees in 2027. The Brasov site will become a key manufacturing and operational hub within our European production network, creating exciting opportunities for professionals who want to contribute to cutting-edge defense and autonomous technology programs.

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You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Global Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, and Leadership teams to establish and lead the Finance & Controlling function for Quantum Systems Romania. As part of the global Finance organization, your mission will be to ensure financial transparency, reliable reporting, robust financial controls, and effective business partnering to support the rapid growth of our Romanian operations.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Lead and develop the local Finance & Controlling function for the Romanian entity.

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.

• Prepare management reports, financial analyses, forecasts, and business performance reviews.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to management.

• Establish and maintain strong financial controls, governance processes, and compliance standards.

• Oversee statutory accounting, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Drive cost controlling activities across manufacturing, operations, and support functions.

• Analyze production, inventory, procurement, and operational costs to improve profitability and transparency.

• Support investment planning, business case development, and strategic decision-making.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and authorities.

• Ensure accurate financial treatment of inventory, fixed assets, manufacturing costs, and capital expenditures.

• Collaborate closely with Global Finance teams to align processes, reporting standards, and financial systems.

• Support ERP implementation, financial process optimization, and automation initiatives.

• Build a strong financial culture by acting as a trusted business partner to local leadership teams.

What you bring to the team:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Several years of experience in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, or Financial Management roles.

• Hands-on leadership style, strong ownership mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-growing organization.

• Previous experience leading or mentoring finance teams.

• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

• Experience with manufacturing controlling, inventory valuation, cost accounting, and operational finance.

• Strong understanding of Romanian accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

• Strong analytical and business partnering skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.

• Experience supporting leadership teams with strategic and operational decision-making.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, or other industrial sectors is highly desirable.

• Professional fluency in English.

• Romanian language proficiency is required.

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.

• We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.

• We push limits, think outside the box, and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.

• We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.

About us:

Quantum Systems develops advanced autonomous systems for defense and security operations across multiple domains, powered by integrated software and AI.

Quantum Systems is at the forefront of AI-powered aerial, ground, naval robotics, developing a family of smart systems that go far beyond traditional drones. Built on a foundation of in-house hardware, software and AI, our systems transform data into critical insights, empowering decision-making across security, defense and public safety, as well as for the commercial, industrial and GIS sectors. Our vertically integrated system with industry leading endurance, enable seamless interoperability and software interconnectivity. On-board AI powers multi-modality sensing, autonomous navigation, anti-jamming, swarm operations and more.

Our commitment:

We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.