Apprentice Financial Controlling – Fine Fragrance EAME & Global Key Accounts (f/m/d)
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About the role
Job Summary
Location: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
At IFF, You’ll Grow More Than Your Career
At 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 On
As 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
Business Support & Projects (40%)
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
Why You Are the Right Candidate
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
How Do You Stand Out?
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
Why Join Us?
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
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
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