Job Description

SSC Space has been helping organizations around the world access and benefit from space for more than 50 years.
We are looking for a  Country Finance Manager Chile to lead our Finance function in Santiago and join the local leadership team. This is a high-impact role combining strong financial leadership with business partnering, operational insight, and international collaboration.
As Country Finance Manager Chile, you will own the financial management of our Chilean operations, from accounting, reporting and controls to budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, tax, payroll, and administration.
More than reporting the numbers, we want you to understand what drives them. You will work closely with the Country Manager, Head of Budget Control, CFO, SSC Space Group Finance, and international stakeholders to provide insights, strengthen financial performance, and continuously improve how we work.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead financial reporting and month-end close, ensuring timely, accurate, and IFRS-compliant results.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, KPI reporting, and financial performance analysis.
• Translate financial results into actionable business insights for local and senior leadership.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and intercompany processes.
• Lead tax compliance, external audits, technical accounting matters, and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and data integrity across systems and consolidation processes.
• Partner with operational leaders to understand business and revenue drivers and ensure complex transactions are appropriately reflected.
• Drive smarter ways of working through process improvement, automation, technology, and digital tools.
• Manage capital expenditure budgets and investment reporting.
• Oversee payroll processes and external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and appropriate controls.
• Lead Finance and administrative responsibilities, including office administration and local services.
• Build strong relationships across SSC Space and provide financial guidance and business support to the Country Manager, Head of Budget Control, and CFO.

Requirements

What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced finance leader who can move comfortably between the details and the bigger picture - someone with strong technical expertise, sound business judgment, and the confidence to partner with stakeholders across an international organization.

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, controlling, or similar leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, internal controls, and IFRS.
• Experience with month-end close, consolidation, intercompany processes, treasury, tax, audits, AR, and AP.
• Experience overseeing payroll processes and external payroll providers.
• Experience leading teams in Finance and/or Administration.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A track record of driving process improvement, automation, and organizational change.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Fluent English and Spanish, written and spoken.

Experience in a multinational or technology-driven environment is highly desirable. Advanced studies, an MBA, CPA, or similar professional certification, as well as experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, are considered advantages.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Transportation support: Company-provided transportation to and from your home OR a transportation allowance.
• Breakfast & lunch: Complimentary daily meals at our on-site cafeteria.
• Hybrid working: Flexibility combined with in-person collaboration.
• International exposure: Work with colleagues and stakeholders across our global organization.
• Professional growth: Development opportunities in an international, technology-driven environment.
• A unique industry: Build your career in a company helping shape the future of space.

Application Information
Location: Santiago, Chile
Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

Ready for your next challenge-We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The position may close before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.

About SSC Space
SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services with more than 50 years of experience. With a presence on all continents and approximately 700 employees, we support customers worldwide with satellite communications and control, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch and flight test services, engineering, operations, and consultancy for space missions.
We Help Earth Benefit from Space.