Junior Financial Controller (m/f/d)

Job description

Junior Financial Controller (m/f/d) About Yepoda Clean K-Beauty Innovation. No compromises. Our mission is to bring Clean K-Beauty Innovations , from Korea straight to Europe, UK, and the US – without ever compromising on our values, quality, and sustainability. Our clean, mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea, vegan, cruelty-free, and packed with the best natural and active ingredients. Founded in 2020 by Sander Joonyoung van Bladel and Veronika Strotmann, Yepoda is a fast-growing beauty start-up based in the heart of Berlin . Our products are available across Europe and the US, since March 2025, in Sephora Europe & since August 2026 in Sephora US – online and in over 1200 stores. As a certified B Corp™ , we are committed to building a business with purpose. With a team of over 120 brilliant individuals from around the world, we are actively shaping Yepoda’s story every day. We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Financial Controller to own the integrity of our numbers and help deeply understand and steer the business. You will be responsible for a fast, accurate month-end close, robust reporting and internal controls, and you will support budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. This role falls within the FP&A department and will partner closely with Accounting, our Operational Teams and our Leadership Team to track spend, improve visibility, and provide insights into business mechanics that drive efficient growth. This is an ideal role for someone with a solid accounting and controlling foundation who enjoys business partnering and wants to understand and discover the deeper mechanics of a D2C business and operations in a fast-growing environment. Your Tasks: 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, cos…