Apprentice Financial Controlling – Fine Fragrance EAME & Global Key Accounts (f/m/d)
Job Summary
Location: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
At IFF, You’ll Grow More Than Your CareerAt IFF (NYSE: IFF), we create innovative and sustainable solutions that help customers make products that people use and enjoy every day. As a global leader in Taste, Scent, Health, and Biosciences, we combine science, creativity, and passion to make joy through science, creativity, and heart.
We are looking for an Apprentice Financial Controlling – Fine Fragrance EAME & Global Key Accounts to join our Finance team in Neuilly-sur-Seine. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a dynamic international business, collaborating closely with Finance and Commercial teams across Europe and Global Key Accounts.
What You’ll Make a Difference OnAs part of the Finance team, you will support the Fine Fragrance business by providing forward-looking financial insights, business analysis, reporting, and process improvements.
Financial Controlling (60%)- Prepare monthly Sales Variance Analysis and explain key business drivers versus prior year, budget, and forecast
- Support the preparation of business review reports for Europe Fine Fragrance and Global Key Accounts
- Contribute to the Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecast processes
- Monitor business performance and identify key risks and opportunities
- Support reporting and forecasting of sales, margins, and financial performance
- Assist in modernizing financial tools and processes and support stakeholder training
- Provide ad hoc financial and business analysis to support decision-making
- Participate in finance projects and support master data maintenance activities
- Manage rebate calculation processes and related analyses
- Support pricing initiatives, including core lists, pricing reviews, and rebate agreements
- Contribute to market intelligence activities by analyzing fragrance launches and market trends
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with large datasets and financial information
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, databases, data analysis)
- Interest in financial controlling, business partnering, and commercial finance
- Knowledge of SAP, Business Warehouse, or Power BI is a plus
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, international, and evolving environment
You are someone who:
- Demonstrates a strong drive for results and takes initiative
- Enjoys transforming data into actionable business insights
- Builds effective partnerships with internal stakeholders
- Shows strong business acumen and curiosity about market dynamics
- Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively across multicultural teams
- Is comfortable working independently while remaining highly connected to remote colleagues and managers
- Brings an informative, collaborative, and proactive working style
At IFF, you will work alongside talented professionals in a truly global organization where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
This apprenticeship will provide you with:
- Exposure to an international Finance organization
- Hands-on experience in financial controlling and business partnering
- Opportunities to work on strategic projects and process improvements
- Development of advanced analytical and financial skills
- A collaborative and inclusive environment where learning and growth are encouraged
IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
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