Junior Financial Controller H/F

JUNIOR FINANCIAL CONTROLLER MISSION The Junior Financial Controller supports the Finance & Controlling team in ensuring accurate financial reporting, reliable performance analysis, and proper budget monitoring for the Italian affiliate.
Working closely with the Controlling Manager and crossfunctional teams (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, HR), the role contributes to data consolidation, budget followup, internal controls, and monthend reporting activities. This position provides handson experience in financial management, developing strong analytical, organizational and business partnering skills within a dynamic and fastpaced environment. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Financial Reporting Support Assist in preparing monthend reporting files, ensuring data accuracy and timely submissions. Support the consolidation of financial statements, KPIs and dashboards for internal stakeholders. Contribute to checks and reconciliations during closing processes. 2. Budgeting & Forecasting Assistance Support budget and forecast updates by collecting data and updating templates. Help analyze variances between actuals, budget and forecast, highlighting key trends. Collaborate with the Controlling Manager and business teams to gather inputs and ensure alignment. 3. Performance & KPI Tracking Assist in monitoring business KPIs across Marketing, Sales and Operations. Help prepare presentations and reports for Management and RHQ. Support A&P tracking and analysis of promotional investments. 4. Internal Controls & Compliance Contribute to internal control activities by maintaining documentation and verifying data consistency. Assist in preparing materials for auditors and external consultants. Support adherence to financial procedures and internal guidelines. 5. Cash Flow & Working Capital Support Help track basic cash flow indicators and working capital components. Assist in data preparation for cashflow updates and internal analysis. 6. CrossFunctional Collaboration Work with Marketing, Commercial and Supply Chain teams to gather inputs and validate data. Support business partners with financial insights and documentation requests. Ensure clear and consistent communication within the Finance team. 7. Administrative & Operational Tasks Assist with PO management, invoice followup and financial documentation updates. Contribute to optimizing finance tools and improving reporting processes. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related fields (Master's a plus). First relevant experience (internship or entrylevel role) in Finance, Controlling or Accounting is a plus. Solid analytical skills and willingness to work with numerical data. Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is a plus. Attention to detail, accuracy and strong organizational skills. Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment. Good communication skills and collaborative mindset. Proactive attitude, curiosity and problemsolving approach. Fluency in English is preferred. Alignment with Trust8 principles:Think Big, Take Risks, Hands-on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success. The salary range for this position is €30,000 to €34,000 gross annual base salary. The final compensation package will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience, while maintaining internal equity and consistency.