BU Senior Controller

Datalogic; Bologna; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Datalogic is seeking a Business Unit Senior Controller in Bologna, Italy. This role involves being a strategic finance partner, providing analysis and recommendations for informed decision-making. Key responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and collaborating with BU leaders. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Business, Economics, or a related field, with at least 5 years of controlling experience. Fluent English and Italian are required, alongside strong proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Competenze

• At least 5 years of proven controlling expertise in complex multinational environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian.
• Strong numeric and analytical skills with detail orientation.

Mansioni

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast process.
• Serve as the primary finance business partner to BU leaders.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting.
• Act as a trusted sparring partner to the BU General Manager.

Conoscenze

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Business acumen

Communication skills

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Teamwork

Formazione

Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Datalogic is looking for a Business Unit Senior Controller, this position will be a key member of Planning & Control and will actively contribute in shaping the future of Datalogic’s success inside the controlling team in Calderara di Reno (BO).

Role Mission

The role will act as a strategic finance partner to the business, providing rigorous analysis, forward-looking insight, and clear recommendations that drive informed decision-making, accountability, and sustainable performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast process for BU sales, capex, and operating costs — challenging assumptions and aligning financial targets with business strategy in close partnership with business management.
• Serve as the primary finance business partner to BU leaders, translating P&L results and financial performance into clear, actionable insights that drive timely and informed business decisions.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting and statistical analysis, proactively highlighting risks, opportunities, and emerging trends beyond the numbers.
• Act as a trusted sparring partner to the BU General Manager, actively contributing to initiatives that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
• Conduct product profitability and investment return analyses; partner with BU management in the development of new product business cases, bringing financial judgement to support go/no-go decisions.
• Monitor sales and margin evolution, delivering variance analysis vs. budget and prior year with clear narrative and recommended corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across the organization, acting as a connector between finance and business to foster a performance-driven culture.
• Foster the adoption of new business analytics tools, partnering with relevant teams to enhance financial visibility and decision-support capabilities across the BUs.

Requirements

• Education (School/Specialization): Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics
• Languages: Fluent English and Italian; written and verbal communication
• Experience: At least 5 years of proven controlling expertise in complex multinational environments, in companies where the control is deeply involved into the business.

Other Informations And Specific Skills

• Knowledge of the main MS Office tools (excellent Excel and PowerPoint proficiency)
• Accounting and strong numeric and analytical skills, detail-orientation
• Highly organized with a reliable working method
• Business acumen
• Ability to work proactively and in a support role
• Highly driven with an ability to work effectively both under own initiative and in a fast paced and challenging context
• Curious, willing to learn attitude
• Team worker, good communication and listening skills
• Willing to travel would be considered as a plus