Financial Controller

About this job

As part of its continuous development, the JOST Group is looking for a Financial Controller for immediate employment at its headquarters in Weiswampach (LU). Presentation of the JOST Group Founded in 1958, JOST is a family-owned group offering high-quality services based on flexible and customized solutions, mainly in road and multimodal transport as well as warehouse logistics. Key figures: • 4,000 employees across 10 countries in Europe and Tunisia • 2,100 trucks and 4,500 trailers • 810,000 m² of warehouse space across Europe • Scope of consolidation: turnover of €441 million across 54 companies (5 currencies) Role As part of a four-person team, your main responsibilities will include: Financial Reporting & Closing • Oversee monthly and annual statutory closings in collaboration with the accounting team while ensuring data reliability (accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company’s financial information). • Ensure consistency between accounting records and financial reporting and contributing to the harmonization of accounting and financial procedures across the group • Prepare reliable reports for Financial Management and shareholders (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual). • Monitor income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow performance. Financial Analysis & Performance Monitoring • Analyze year-over-year variances and recommend corrective actions. • Monitor key financial KPIs (EBITDA, ROE, liquidity ratios, leverage, DSO, DPO, solvency, financial risk control). • Perform cost and margin analysis (entity-level and consolidated). • Provide profitability analysis by company/entity. • Participating in the improvement of management tools and in the digital transformation of the finance function • Identifying optimization opportunities of overall financial performance and formulating concrete recommendations Internal Control & Compliance • Implement and enhance internal control processes. • Secure financial flows (e.g., purchasing process implementation). • Review intercompany transactions (contracts, service validation, invoicing). • Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory obligations (VAT, corporate income tax, statutory filings). • Verify consistency in asset and liability valuations. • Complying with and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and procedures Treasury & Cash Flow Management • Monitor cash flow forecasts and actuals. • Analyze working capital requirements. • Support financing optimization initiatives. Profile • Master’s degree in finance, audit, or accounting • 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role or in auditing, ideally in the industrial sector • Solid understanding of taxation and regulatory compliance • Expertise in internal control frameworks • Advanced financial analysis skills • Strong knowledge of local GAAP and financial reporting standards • Excellent command of Excel; knowledge of a reporting tool (Qlik Sense) and/or ODOO software is a plus • Proficient in English and French; knowledge of German and/or Dutch is an asset • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Solid analytical abilities, critical thinking, and summarizing skills • Autonomy, energy, proactivity, organization, rigor, and perseverance • Team spirit, flexibility, and interpersonal skills Offer • A full-time permanent contract (under Luxembourg labor law) • A varied and responsible position combining analysis and reporting • A competitive salary with fringe benefits (company car with fuel card, company phone with subscription) • An international and fast-evolving environment with a strong team spirit and continuous improvement culture • Access to training programs to support your professional development