As part of its continuous development, the JOST Group is looking for a Management Controller for immediate employment at its headquarters in Weiswampach (LU).
What We Offer
• A full-time permanent contract (under Luxembourg labor law)
• A varied and responsible position combining analysis, reporting, and operational involvement
• 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
Your Mission
As part of a four-person team, your main responsibilities will include:
• Monthly tracking and analysis of the financial performance of various group companies, while ensuring data reliability
• Identifying optimization opportunities and formulating concrete recommendations
• Measuring and monitoring operational results (KPI tracking, assessing the relevance of current monitoring tools and implementing new ones)
• Working closely with business unit managers as a strategic partner
• Reporting results to Management (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual analysis, economic and financial studies, business activity summaries, etc.)
• Contributing to the harmonization of accounting and financial procedures across the group
• Conducting ad hoc analyses at management's request and contributing to cross-functional projects
• Implementing management accounting (cost accounting), coordinating with Accounting to ensure consistency in cost allocations and ensuring the monitoring and quality of analytical data for reporting purposes.
• Monitor and control costs by service line (transport, logistics, real estate, garage, fueling stations, etc.) and fixed and variable costs
• Implement and update performance dashboards (productivity indicators, operating ratios, unit costs).
• Variance analysis between actual results and forecast/group estimates (in the absence of a formal budget, often based on monthly estimates)
• Margin analysis: gross and net margin by service line (transport, freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics, etc.).
Your Profile
• Master’s degree in finance, management, audit, or accounting
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role or in auditing, ideally in the industrial sector
• 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
• Interest in problem-solving, adding value, and cross-functional collaboration
About 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)
Skills Required
- Master's degree in finance, management, audit, or accounting
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role or in auditing
- Excellent command of Excel
- Proficiency in English and French
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Solid analytical, critical thinking, and summarizing skills
- Knowledge of Qlik Sense reporting tool
- Knowledge of ODOO software
- Experience in the industrial sector
- Knowledge of German and/or Dutch
What We Do
Founded in 1958, JOST is a family-run transport and logistics group serving Europe and North Africa. It provides tailored road and multimodal transport, warehousing, freight forwarding, customs, and other specialized services. The company emphasizes customer-focused, flexible solutions, operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and international growth, helping businesses move goods efficiently across a broad regional network for diverse industries and customers.
