We're Looking for a Junior Financial Controller!

Are you a highly motivated and analytical graduate or early-career professional with a passion for numbers and a desire to kick-start your career in finance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and are eager to learn how financial data drives business decisions? If so, our client wants you on their team!

For our client, a dynamic and growing company based in Bratislava, Slovakia, we are seeking a bright and enthusiastic Junior Financial Controller to support their finance department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in controlling and financial analysis.

What You'll Do:

As a Junior Financial Controller for our client, you'll gain hands-on experience in various aspects of financial management and contribute to key reporting processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Data Collection & Preparation: Assisting in the collection, organization, and preparation of financial data for reports and analyses.
• Reporting Support: Supporting the creation of regular financial reports, including actuals vs. budget comparisons, variance analyses, and performance dashboards.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Assistance: Helping with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, gathering inputs from different departments.
• Cost Analysis Support: Assisting in analyzing costs, identifying discrepancies, and supporting cost control initiatives.
• Reconciliations: Performing various financial reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Process Documentation: Contributing to the documentation of financial processes and procedures.
• Ad-hoc Tasks: Supporting the senior controlling team with ad-hoc financial analyses and projects as needed.
• System Input: Entering and validating financial data into ERP systems and other financial tools.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong foundational understanding of finance and a genuine eagerness to learn and grow.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Experience: Previous internship or up to 2 years of experience in a finance, accounting, or controlling role is an advantage, but not strictly required for highly motivated graduates.
• Analytical Skills: Basic to good analytical skills with the ability to work with numerical data and identify trends.
• Technical Skills: Good proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas); familiarity with any ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and meticulousness in handling financial data.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn new concepts, systems, and processes quickly.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Language: Fluency in English is required