• Lead monthly PNL review with Commercial and Marketing teams to drive department performance and identify key risks and opportunities • Assist with regular financial reporting including weekly KPIs, month-end close, and ongoing forecasting efforts • Collaborate with accounting to ensure alignment between actuals and expectations • Prepare external and board communications related to financial performance • Support the annual budgeting cycle, providing analytical insights and recommendations • Partner closely with Commercial & Marketing teams on pricing strategy, measuring profitability by sales channel and key retail customers, and evaluating marketing programs to inform budget allocation • Conduct margin and profitability analyses for new product innovations to establish target cost structures for the R&D team • Drive data literacy across the organization by developing financial dashboards and tools to measure company performance, utilizing AI and automation to optimize data workflows • Conduct in-depth data analysis to support all departments, uncovering actionable insights to drive business growth. Identify opportunities for efficiencies and process improvements • Lead cross-functional projects with objective to improve business performance and hit financial targets; facilitate alignment between stakeholders on strategic decisions • Quantify ROI of major initiatives and product pipeline opportunities to guide company priorities • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, concise manner • Act as a liaison between cross-functional departments and the finance & accounting team, promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization

• Support the end-to-end refund, reprint, and overcharge recovery process – reviewing partner reports, reconciling against invoices and credits, and following up on outstanding items. • Validate partner issues and exclusions during month-end close to ensure accurate financial data distribution. • Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reports to partners and internal stakeholders accurately and on schedule. • Support partner onboarding from a financial perspective – invoicing requirements, process documentation, and query handling. • Proactively identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and root causes in current Finance Ops processes. • Define, document, and implement process improvements – not just flag them. • Support process improvement initiatives – help test, implement, and document changes. • Review, improve, and maintain reporting views in Looker or similar BI dashboards. • Comfortable working in Jira to create, track, and escalate data and automation tickets. • Comfortable using AI tools to accelerate operational work - summarising reports, and speeding up recurring tasks. • Analyse data independently to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost optimization. • Escalate data quality issues (product mapping, standardisation errors) to the Finance Data team with clear problem statements. • Contribute to reporting improvements - not just maintaining existing outputs.

Role Description At ERG Media, we are passionate about marrying creativity with the power of analytics. We are looking for a Bookkeeper & Junior FP&A Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our financial operations, helping us maintain accuracy in our bookkeeping and contributing to our financial planning and analysis efforts. - Maintain financial records, processing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with monthly reconciliations. - Support the financial analysis processes, providing insights that will assist our leadership in making data-informed decisions. Accounts Payable and Receivable - Manage accounts payable by processing supplier invoices, scheduling payments, and reconciling accounts. - Track accounts receivable, issue invoices for B2B clients, and send timely reminders for overdue payments. - Generate, issue, and track client invoices for both retail and creative agency services. - Ensure all billing aligns with agreed-upon contracts and service agreements. Expense Tracking and Management - Oversee a centralised cost management system, ensuring accurate tracking and categorisation of expenses. - Monitor credit card expenses and reconcile transactions monthly. Bank Reconciliation - Reconcile bank statements, Wise, Shopify, and other payment platforms to ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date. Financial Reporting - Support our accountants to generate monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries. Inventory Valuation and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) - Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and costs, reconciling inventory reports with financial records. - Calculate and track COGS for retail products. Project-Based Accounting - Track and allocate project costs for creative agency assignments, ensuring accurate reporting of profitability by project. - Manage budgets and financial milestones for ongoing projects. Quotations and Budgeting - Prepare detailed quotations and budgets for retail and creative agency clients, maintaining a standardised and professional template system. - Track budgets against actual expenses for creative, publishing and event based projects. Qualifications - A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - At least 1–2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance-related roles. - Knowledge of financial software and tools; proficiency in accounting platforms is a plus. - Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. - Experience in an agency or retail environment is desirable. - Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus. Benefits - A high-caliber design culture focused on refinement and experimentation. - Opportunities to contribute to international, premium creative projects. - Hands-on mentorship and clear pathways for development. - A beautiful workspace in the heart of Milan. - Competitive compensation aligned with experience.

• Monitor and execute payment transactions with accuracy and attention to detail. • Take responsibility of the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB. • Take ownership of the accounting processes of Jobleads and help bring them in-house. • Work closely with external tax advisors on tax-related matters, including VAT compliance. • Evaluate existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization. • Ensure high-quality accounting standards and timely delivery of financial reporting. • Support multi-entity accounting activities and be responsible for the consolidation of all three entities. • Book accounting transactions independently while providing oversight and guidance when required. • Collaborate with stakeholders across the business in both German and English. • Help establish scalable processes and controls that support future growth. • During your first three months, assess the current accounting landscape, identify key challenges and opportunities, and develop a clear roadmap for successfully insourcing accounting operations. • Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure alignment and a smooth transition. • Within your first six months, lead the successful insourcing of accounting activities for the German entity and assume ownership of day-to-day accounting operations. • Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and scalability as the business continues to grow.