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:
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3,000 employees across 10 countries in Europe and Tunisia
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1,700 trucks and 4,000 trailers
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710,000 m² of warehouse space across Europe
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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:
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Monthly tracking and analysis of the financial performance of various group companies, while ensuring data reliability
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Identifying optimization opportunities and formulating concrete recommendations
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Measuring and monitoring operational results (KPI tracking, financial risk control, assessing the relevance of current monitoring tools and implementing new ones)
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Working closely with business unit managers as a strategic partner
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Reporting results to Management (monthly analysis, economic and financial studies, business activity summaries, etc.)
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Writing reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual)
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Contributing to the harmonization of accounting and financial procedures across the group
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Conducting ad hoc analyses at management's request and contributing to cross-functional projects
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Participating in the improvement of management tools and in the digital transformation of the finance function
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Complying with and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and procedures
Profile
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Master’s degree in finance, management, audit, or accounting
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3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role or in auditing, ideally in the industrial sector
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Excellent command of Excel; knowledge of a reporting tool (Qlik Sense) and/or ODOO software is a plus
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Proficient in English and French; knowledge of German and/or Dutch is an asset
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Solid analytical abilities, critical thinking, and summarizing skills
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Autonomy, energy, proactivity, organization, rigor, and perseverance
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Team spirit, flexibility, and interpersonal skills
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Interest in problem-solving, adding value, and cross-functional collaboration
Offer
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A full-time permanent contract (under Luxembourg labor law)
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A varied and responsible position combining analysis, reporting, and operational involvement
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A competitive salary with fringe benefits (company car with fuel card, company phone with subscription)
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An international and fast-evolving environment with a strong team spirit and continuous improvement culture
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Access to training programs to support your professional development
Interested?
Send us your application (CV and cover letter) addressed to: mschmitz@jostgroup.com