Job Overview

We are seeking a Junior Financial Controller to strengthen our team at our headquarters in Darmstadt. This is a full-time and permanent position.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will contribute to the continuous development of the reporting structure, the optimization of internal processes, and the improvement of steering-relevant KPIs. You will also maintain documentation for financial processes, contribute to knowledge management, and support automation initiatives for routine financial processes, including PCS sheets and SAC reporting.

You will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Supporting the profit center reporting and analysis (project controlling);
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (IFRS + local GAAP);
• Helping to prepare monthly reports for management and shareholders; Supporting ad hoc inquiries and assisting in providing information to the corporate headquarters
• Supporting in the preparation and analysis of special evaluations and statistics (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, margin), as well as variance analyses and the initiation of necessary measures; Taking on specific tasks related to financial analytics and business intelligence;
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process and assisting in the analysis of key performance indicator (KPI) development;
• Assisting in the preparation of results for internal and external auditors (e.g., financial auditors, internal audit, TÜV, audit processes);

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• You have a completed business degree and at least one year of relevant professional experience with a focus on controlling.
• You have a strong understanding of numbers and the ability to analyze and present complex relationships in a comprehensible manner.
• You work efficiently, are goal- and result-oriented, and can quickly adapt to new situations.
• You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy collaborating as part of a team.
• You impress with your strong initiative, commitment, and sense of responsibility.

Essential Skills:

• basic understanding of financial statements, IFRS + HGB
• First experience with SAP 4 Hana
• proficient in MS Office knowledge
• Fluent English language skills