Junior Controller (m/f/d)

Organization

Established by the Financial Stability Board in June 2014, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) is a not-for-profit organization created to support the implementation and use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). GLEIF manages a network of partners, the LEI issuing organizations, to provide trusted services and open, reliable data for unique legal entity identification worldwide. GLEIF services ensure the operational integrity of the Global LEI System and facilitate making the LEI a broad public good available on our website. As a result, the LEI remains the industry standard best suited to providing open and reliable data for unique legal entity identification management. Learn more at www.gleif.org.

What our new colleagues can expect

• A quick job entry
• An permanent employment contract
• Performance-related salary model with attractive compensation
• 28 days' holiday (Christmas and New Year's Eve off if these fall on working days)
• Flexible and mobile working environment
• A patient and comprehensive induction programs
• Regular town halls and feedback meetings
• Leadership with empathy
• Short decision-making processes
• Comprehensive further training and talent development and access to online learning
  Platforms
• A friendly team atmosphere in a multicultural organization with the office directly in the city
  center of Frankfurt
• Open office space that facilitates & encourages collaboration; headphones allowed
• Beverages & fresh fruit
• Subsidized gym membership
• Company iPhone & Windows Notebook; custom keyboard if required
• Casual get-togethers on sunny Friday afternoons on our spacious terrace

This is an opportunity to make an impact on the transparency of the financial services and other
industries in a not-for-profit, stable business that is committed to investing in the foundation, its
partner relationships, and its employees. You will join a highly motivated team with the mission to
successfully implement the Global Legal Entity Identifier system. Compensation and benefits will be
of course adequate to the position.

Position summary

The Junior Controller supports all core controlling activities, including budgeting, forecasting,
financial analysis, reporting, and project controlling. The role is designed for an early-career finance
professional who already brings strong analytical capabilities, solid Excel skills, and a foundational
understanding of controlling principles. The Junior Controller will work closely with the Controlling
Team Lead and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

This role offers significant learning opportunities, exposure to international operations, and the
chance to grow into broader responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation of budgets, forecasts, and periodic updates.
• Perform variance analyses on actuals vs. plan and identify key drivers.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards (monthly/quarterly).
• Assist in cash-flow planning and follow-up analysis.
• Support development of KPIs and management reporting packages.
• Conduct cost analyses across Opex, Capex, and project-related spend.
• Support project controlling activities, including planning and cost tracking.
• Analyze trends and support identification of efficiency opportunities.
• Provide data-driven support for business decisions and business cases.
• Maintain high-quality Excel models and contribute to process automation.

Potential additional responsibilities (dependent on candidate’s experience):

• Participation in selected accounting tasks.
• Assist in business partner accreditation calculations.

Experience and competencies for success

Required

• 1–2 years of experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, or a related finance role.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel abilities (complex formulas, pivot tables, model
  structuring).
• Good VBA (Macros) or automation skills.
• Basic understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Controlling, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain numbers clearly.
• High attention to detail, structured working style, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Comfortable working in an international, dynamic environment.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of IFRS or Swiss GAAP.
• Experience with any ERP/financial systems (Diamant is an advantage).
• Experience working in multinational or cross-functional teams.
• First exposure to accounting principles.

Additional Information

All foreign applicants from outside the EU must have a valid work permit to work in Germany.

Please send your English CV along with a cover letter to hr@Gleif.org.