Senior Financial Controller
Accounting & Finance
Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy
EUR 55k-70k / year + Equity
Space assets and services are not fully monetized. At Revolv Space, we are solving the problem of low duty cycles by developing and manufacturing the next generation of critical subsystems enabling continuous spacecraft operations and therefore full monetization of space assets.
We start with tackling the power limitations of small satellites by providing best-in-class products for small satellites: Solar Array Drive Assemblies, solar arrays and deployment mechanisms.
Location: Turin, Italy
Working language: English
Starting date: November-December 2026
Responsibilities:
Lead our finance transformation: set up and customize the new ERP system, internalize accounting processes, and industrialize administrative workflows as we scale into serial production
Set up, run and own a job-order cost accounting (contabilità per commessa) for every customer contract: budget, actuals, estimate-to-complete, and margin at completion, reviewed monthly with project managers
Evaluate investment opportunities by analyzing project ROI and capital allocation
Own revenue recognition and work-in-progress on long-term contracts, including milestone billing and grant-funded work
Maintain and defend the company's cost structure: hourly rates, overhead, standard vs actual product cost and BOM variance as they move into serial production
Run the monthly close and produce the management reporting package (P&L by commessa, cash flow, burn, budget vs actuals) for leadership and shareholders
Manage treasury, cash forecasting, sources and uses of funds (fonti e impieghi), and banking relationships (including debt management)
Manage cost reporting and financial claims for public funding and government grants.
Enforce the purchasing and approval process (PO thresholds, supplier commitments, inventory controls) together with procurement and the project managers.
Coordinate statutory accounting, tax and audit with the tax consultant, the auditor and the labour consultant, and act as their single point of contact.
Requirements:
7+ years in financial control in a manufacturing or engineering-to-order company (aerospace, defence, automotive or industrial machinery), with direct hands-on experience of job costing and WIP valuation
Solid command of Italian statutory accounting and tax (bilancio civilistico, OIC, IRES/IRAP, IVA) and working knowledge of IFRS
Experience with an ERP job-cost module and time tracking, plus strong Excel modelling; you know which numbers belong in which tool
Track record of building processes from scratch in a small team: you have been the finance function, not a member of it
Able to explain margins, cash and variances to engineers and leadership in plain language, and to push back when the numbers disagree with the plan
Fluent Italian and English.
What we offer:
Compensation package between EUR 55.000-70.000, according to both real experience and proficiency in the role
goal-oriented environment with flexible working hours;
possibility of occasional remote work;
international team driven by passion and commitment;
company activities and retreats;
meal vouchers (Buoni pasto);
hands-on experience with the design, manufacturing, and testing of space-grade systems;
direct impact on a NewSpace startup in the heart of Europe’s high-tech hub
possibility of participation in the early-employee equity scheme
About the hiring process:
15-min screening call with Gaia (HR Manager)
60 min interview with Marco (CEO), your future closest teammate and Gaia (HR)
45 min technical screening, including external advisors;
Welcome onboard!
The main language of the hiring process is English. We might ask you for an in-person meeting.
Studies have shown that women and people from unprivileged backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Revolv Space, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.