Business Controller

Fedrigoni; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global industry leader based in Milan is seeking a highly analytical Business Controller to support financial decision-making across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Economics and 4–5 years of experience in business controlling. Responsibilities include analyzing sales performance, overseeing financial reporting, and providing recommendations to improve performance. Join a company with Italian roots and contribute to its ambitious goals of becoming a global leader.

Competenze

• 4–5 years of experience in business controlling and FP&A, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Comfortable using data analysis platforms like Power BI.

Mansioni

• Analyze sales performance and contribution margins to support strategic decisions.
• Oversee financial reporting and control of profitability metrics.
• Conduct targeted inventory analysis for financial accuracy.
• Analyze cash flow performance.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve cost control.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Conoscenze

Data analysis using Power BI

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Passionate about driving results?

At Fedrigoni, we have a strong ambition to amaze the world – by transforming our industry, achieving new levels of innovation, elevating creativity, and building a sustainable future while growing rapidly. We want to reinvent the boundaries of what our industry can do.

We’re empowered to make that happen. Taking responsibility. Taking ownership. Taking risks. Yes, the journey can be challenging, yet we are supported and empowered to perform. We are trusted to be accountable and responsible for our decisions. Everyone gets to push their potential to the full.

Discover extraordinary* every day.

Purpose and main priorities of the role:

We are seeking a highly analytical and financially astute Business Controller to join our controlling team. This role is central to supporting financial decision-making across manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on performance analysis and KPI monitoring (both in terms of profit and loss/balance sheet), covering our Italian entities. The Business Controller will work closely with the Industrial Controlling team to ensure alignment between financial insights and operational realities, contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze sales performance and contribution margins to support strategic decisions.
• Oversee financial reporting and control of top-line revenues, fixed costs, and profitability metrics.
• Conduct targeted inventory analysis to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Analyze cash flow for the month/year to date performance.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve cost control and business performance.
• Collaborate with plant and industrial controllers to align financial insights with production realities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across manufacturing operations.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• 4–5 years of experience in business controlling and FP&A, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Availability to regularly travel to the company’s plants.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Comfortable using data analysis platforms like Power BI, with an open mind to learning new digital tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Why you can't miss this opportunity:

You will be able to actively contribute to the ambitious goals that Fedrigoni is achieving in becoming the global industry leader, by ensuring accuracy of records and reporting on collection activity. Being part of Fedrigoni Group means joining an organization with Italian roots that operates all over the world and becoming part of a story that has looked to the future since 1888.

What You Can Expect From Our Selection Process:

You will meet the Talent Acquisition team, the Head of Business Controlling & FP&A and the Finance Director.

Ready to start your exciting new journey with us? Come Discover Extraordinary* Every Day.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate your needs.

We are committed to ensuring that every person feels connected, that their uniqueness is valued and celebrated and that everyone feels that they belong. This is why providing our people with a flexible and welcoming work environment is one of our top priorities.

Learn more about life at Fedrigoni: https://fedrigoni.com/en/work-with-us/

Based in: Milan