Business Controller

FURLA; Emilia-Romagna; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FURLA is seeking a Business Controller to oversee financial operations within the assigned perimeter. You will monitor regional economic performance and partner with Sales teams, delivering periodic management reports to stakeholders.

The role covers budgeting, forecasting, and inventory control, collaborating with IT to refine reporting tools. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in Finance/Controlling, a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for periodic reporting activities (Sales, P&L) to major stakeholders.
• Scenarios evaluation and ad hoc analysis.
• Work with Business and Sales teams to review performance and support strategic decisions.
• Act as main contact between Business and Controlling Team.
• Key player in Budget and Forecast process.
• Monitor and control finished goods inventory.
• Prepare and analyze management reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MISSION

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
• Scenarios evaluation, ad hoc analysis
• 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
• Fluent in English
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Goal-oriented, proactive, and highly self-motivated