Junior Financial Controller (m/f/d)
Job description
A Junior Financial Controller role in the FP&A department of a Berlin-based beauty start-up, responsible for month-end close, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and internal controls. The role partners with Accounting, operational teams and leadership to track spend and provide business insights.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing process from a controlling perspective, including thorough review of accruals, provisions, and reconciliations
- Prepare monthly management reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and reporting for different stakeholders, including leadership and investors
- Support budgeting vs. actuals, forecasting, and long-range planning for SG&A functions including Brand, HR, Product Development and Customer Care
- Track budget vs. actuals and forecast, and prepare variance analysis with clear explanations of underlying drivers
- Maintain and update models and drivers behind operating expenses
- Oversee inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and product margin analysis across sales channels
- Monitor G&A spend and identify cost optimization opportunities
- Design, implement, and maintain internal controls, guidelines, and finance processes (e.g. approval flows, cost center structure, chart of accounts)
- Act as a finance partner to functional leaders, helping them understand spend trends and trade-offs
- Help setting up KPI & trend analysis to support data driven decision making
What we're looking for
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a comparable field
- 2-3 years of experience in Controlling, Accounting or FP&A, ideally in e-commerce or D2C, consumer goods
- Solid knowledge of German GAAP (HGB), IFRS and month-end/year-end closing
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and hands-on mentality
- Process driven and excited about setting up new projects and flows from scratch
- Strong collaboration & communication skills
- Experience working at a growing scale-up or consulting with strong collaboration and communication
- Experience with G-Suite or Excel, ERP and FP&A systems
- Fluent in English
Nice to have
- Audit firm experience
- NetSuite experience
Your team
FP&A department
Partners closely with Accounting, Operational Teams and the Leadership Team to track spend, improve visibility, and provide insights into business mechanics that drive efficient growth.
Benefits
Accelerate Your Career: Take on responsibility from day 1, with room for professional growth and advancement as the company continues to expand
Inspiring Workspace: Located in the heart of Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg, a dog-friendly office, with free drinks and snacks
We Value Diversity: We seek to build an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all different backgrounds. A welcoming, international, dedicated team with flat hierarchies and trust by default
Employee Discounts: You'll get to enjoy the Yepoda products at a discount and share it with friends and family to keep your glow going!
Unique Add Ons: A monthly benefits budget that's yours to spend. Through the Probonio app you pick what actually fits your lifestyle
- Dynamic Environment: The opportunity to work in a start-up environment surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team
- Hybrid Working: We understand that sometimes you get more stuff done from home and need a change of scenery
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About Yepoda
Clean K-Beauty Innovation. No compromises.
Yepoda is a fast-growing beauty start-up based in the heart of Berlin, founded in 2020 by Sander Joonyoung van Bladel and Veronika Strotmann. Its clean, mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea, vegan, cruelty-free, and packed with the best natural and active ingredients. Products are available across Europe and the US, since March 2025 in Sephora Europe and since August 2026 in Sephora US – online and in over 1200 stores. As a certified B Corp™, Yepoda is committed to building a business with purpose.
Mission
To bring Clean K-Beauty Innovations from Korea straight to Europe, UK, and the US – without ever compromising on values, quality, and sustainability.
Key facts
- over 120
- 2020
- Berlin, Germany
- Beauty / skincare
- Founded in 2020 by Sander Joonyoung van Bladel and Veronika Strotmann
- Based in the heart of Berlin
- Products available across Europe and the US
- Available in Sephora Europe since March 2025 and Sephora US since August 2026
- Online and in over 1200 stores
- Certified B Corp™
- Team of over 120 individuals from around the world
- Products are vegan and cruelty-free
Partners & customers
What they value
- Clean K-Beauty Innovation
- No compromises on values, quality, and sustainability
- Building a business with purpose
- Flat hierarchies and trust by default