Business Controller

FURLA; Bologna; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FURLA is seeking a Business Controller to oversee financial operations for the Emilia-Romagna perimeter. You will monitor sales, P&L, and inventory, deliver periodic management reports, and support strategic decisions with insightful financial analysis.

You will collaborate with IT to improve reporting tools, work with Sales and Heads of functions, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting. A Bachelor’s in Finance and 5–7 years in finance are expected; strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for periodic reporting activities (Sales, P&L) to be shared with major stakeholders.
• Work with the Business, assessing ongoing and future performances and supporting strategic decision making; liaise with Functional Heads to review reporting from Sales through EBITDA.
• Act as main contact between the Business and the Controlling Team.
• Key player in the Budget and Forecast process.
• Monitor and control finished goods inventory.
• Prepare and analyze management reporting.
• Collaborate with IT to correct, improve, and refine reporting tools and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

The incoming resource supports in overseeing the business and financial operations within the assigned perimeter. The Business Controller monitors the EMEA Distribution channels' economic performance and works closely with the Sales Teams (Retail and Wholesale), sharing financial advises. This individual produces periodic financial reports to display economic standing of the organization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for periodic reporting activities (Sales, P&L) to be shared with the major stakeholders within the Organization


• Work closely with the Business, assessing the ongoing and future performances and supporting strategic decision making; Liaise directly with Functional Heads to review and discuss reporting, covering performance from Sales through EBITDA.


• Act as a main point of contact between the Business and the Controlling Team


• Key player in the Budget and Forecast process


• Directly monitor and control finished goods inventory


• Prepare and proactively analyze management reporting.


• Manage the valuation of finished goods inventory, with the support of the Industrial Controlling team, including inventory obsolescence calculations and Profit in Stock elimination.


• Collaborate with IT to correct, improve, and refine reporting tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant previous experience in a similar role within an international environment


• Previous experience in the Retail Industry


• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field


• 5–7 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Controlling


• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel


• Excellent problem-solving skills


• Goal-oriented, proactive, and highly self-motivated