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, 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

Your Profile:

• 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. Audit firm experience is a plus

• 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. NetSuite is a plus

• Fluent in English

What We Offer:

• Dynamic Environment: The opportunity to work in a start-up environment surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team.

• 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.

• Hybrid Working: We understand that sometimes you get more stuff done from home and need a change of scenery.

• 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.

Would you like to be part of the team? Then we'd love to hear from you! 🫰✨

Make sure to apply by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button below. Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in English. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.

At Yepoda we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.