Intellectica is recruiting a Junior Financial Controller on behalf of a leading retailer and producer in the food and beverage industry. This role is based in Attiki, Greece, and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the financial management of the company, overseeing both finance and accounting functions.
Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:
- Preparing and maintaining accurate monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Supporting the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Conducting cost and profitability analysis by product, category, and channel
- Coordinating with internal departments to gather, reconcile, and analyze financial data
- Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of KPIs and financial performance metrics
- Preparing financial models to support strategic and operational decisions
- Collaborating with the accounting team for month-end and year-end closings, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Contributing to the definition and implementation of internal financial controls and procedures
- Participating in the development of dashboards and reports that enhance financial visibility across departments
- Liaising with external auditors and preparing required audit documentation
- Overseeing basic treasury operations, including payment scheduling and bank reconciliations, while ensuring proper approval workflows
- Supporting ERP-related projects and improvements in the financial reporting structure
- Any other task that may be required from time to time
Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; Master’s degree is a plus
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial controlling or related roles, ideally in commercial or trading companies
- Proven experience working in financial reporting and budgeting processes
- Familiarity with ERP systems – experience with EpsilonNet is preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP and interaction with external accounting firms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfort with data analysis and report building
- Fluent in Greek with professional-level English communication skills
Core competencies of a successful candidate:
- Detail-oriented and structured thinker
- Discreet, ethical, and trustworthy
- Solution-driven with a process mindset
- Able to communicate clearly across teams
- Proactive, reliable, and hands-on
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