About the role
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.
Requirements
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