Apprentice Sales And Purchasing Controller H/F

We are looking for a new team member who will not only get the chance to discover our dynamic industry, but also gain hands‑on experience in finance and controlling within an international environment, contribute to key business performance analyses, and work closely with cross‑functional teams across the organization.

You probably have some questions at this point, so let us introduce the main missions and opportunities:

Sales & Purchasing Controller

• Support monthly closing activities related to sales and purchasing performance
• Analyze sales evolution, purchasing costs, margins, and variances versus budget and forecast
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to turnover, supplier costs, and profitability
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards to support management decision‑making
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
• Ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance of reported financial data
• Support optimization initiatives to improve cost efficiency and customer profitability

Reporting & Systems Support

• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial reporting tools and dashboards
• Support users on reporting systems and ensure data accuracy
• Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to improve controlling processes and automation
• Participate in data analysis projects using Excel, BI tools, AI, and Big Data solutions
• Help maintain governance and compliance with internal procedures

Your 1‑year apprenticeship can start between September 2026 to January 2027 depending on your school calendar.

Because at FORVIA we like to foster talent, VIE positions are proposed every year, with a priority for our former interns or apprentices.

We can't wait to find a new member for our team, so below you can see what our ideal candidate would have/be:

• Business School with expertise in Finance and accounting or master's degree in finance
• Strong IT skills (excel, AI, Big Data analysis)
• 1st experience in Controlling
• International company, and matrix organization experience is a plus
• Right 1st time, rigorous, accountable and autonomous mindset as a soft skill
• Strong analytical skills
• Fluent in English - French

If this sounds like you, we would truly love to get in touch rapidly!